Create affordable digital signage solutions with the NEW Philips E-Series.
Atlanta – MMD, the exclusive marketer and reseller for Philips-branded monitors and commercial signage displays worldwide, announced the launch of four new multi-functional displays aimed at the upper entry-level signage market. Available in 32”, 42”, 46” and 55” models, each of the new displays offers full HD resolution with an array of new features and functionality.
The new range of products for the E Series ushers in next generation technology across the board, with upgraded panels and connectivity options. Incorporating full high definition image quality, wide viewing angles and extremely fast response times, the four new displays offer commercial-grade quality for the entry-level signage display market.
“With belts being tightened in all markets worldwide, including the digital signage market, there is a universal requirement to offer fully functional yet cost effective displays,” said Craig Rathbun, Sales and Marketing Director of MMD North America. “With the introduction of these new models we are satisfying the demand for more features and functionality at more economical prices.”
The 42” BDL4245E, 46” BDL4645E and 55” BDL5545E - come equipped with Intel’s Open Pluggable Specification (OPS) slot, an industry standard interface that allows users to insert an internal PC to simplify digital signage implementations across platforms. The OPS technology enables users to deploy interchangeable systems faster and in higher volumes, while lowering costs for development and implementation. The simple slot-in PC allows for no external connections, enables easier installation of multiple signage software platforms, and the ability to create scalable signage applications through a network.
“OPS not only offers a lot of exciting possibilities for creating a tailor-made digital signage solution,” explained Rathbun. “By implementing an OPS slot in these new models, we are offering the end user greater choice’s in horsepower capability (through PC module variants) relative to the needs of the solution”.
All four new models have full HD panels for crystal clear images and video, as well as a wide viewing angle and offer central configuration via RS232, ensuring simple control and configuration of all displays within the network. As with all Philips commercial signage displays, they are all backed up by one of the most aggressive and comprehensive warranty packages in the industry, giving end users complete peace of mind.
“These new additions to our range offer greater functionality as well as that extra touch of elegance,” concluded Rathbun. “And because they are ideal for 24/7 use, there is absolutely no compromise in performance or quality.”
The NEW Philips E Series include the following features:
•Screen Sizes: 32”, 42”, 46”, 55”
•Open Pluggable Specification (OPS): 42”, 46”, 55”
•RS-232C multi display port: 32”, 42”, 46”, 55”
•RJ45 connection: 32”, 42”, 46”
•Brightness: 400cd/m2: 46”
•Brightness: 450cd/m2: 42”
•Brightness: 500cd/m2: 32”, 55”
•SmartPowerTM: 32”, 42”, 46”, 55”
•EngeryStar 5.0: 32”, 42”, 46”, 55”
•Professional-grade LCD Panel with 24/7 duty cycle performance
•Full HD 1920x1080
•3 Year Advance Exchange Warranty
•Full digital connectivity with HDMI and DVI-D
•24/7 scheduler with real-time clock
The Philips E Series 32”, 42”, 46” and 55” models will be available in March 2012 through all MMD business partners. For further information on the NEW Philips E-Series or to setup a appointment please direct all inquires to .
About MMD
MMD is a wholly owned company of TPV established in 2009 through a brand license agreement with Philips. MMD exclusively markets and sells Philips branded displays worldwide. By combining the Philips brand promise with TPV’s manufacturing expertise in displays, MMD uses a fast and focused approach to bringing innovative products to market. MMD operates internationally with its North American headquarters in Atlanta. Through its network of local sales agents MMD works with several IT distributors and resellers. The company’s design and development centers are located in Taiwan and Amsterdam.
Designed in conjunction with Cardtronics specifically for off-premise banking locations, the NCR SelfServ 14 offers high availability and very low total cost of ownership
DULUTH, Ga., (BUSINESS WIRE) -- NCR Corporation today launched its smallest-ever SelfServ ATM, bringing a low total cost of ownership and high availability to off-premise banking. Working in partnership with Cardtronics -- the world's largest retail ATM owner -- NCR designed the SelfServ 14 to offer a proven cash dispenser with high availability while taking up just 0.27 square meters of floor space. Cardtronics has already purchased a significant number of NCR SelfServ 14 ATMs for deployment in various locations within the U.S.
The SelfServ 14 can run APTRA software, enabling customers to deploy a single software solution across their entire estate. From the smallest off-premise cash dispenser up to the most sophisticated multifunction ATM, the APTRA suite of applications and management tools enables easy integration and network management.
The SelfServ 14 is being made available through NCR's direct and indirect channels on a global basis. According to London-based RBR, 49.5 percent of global ATMs are located off site.
"With market leadership positions in both retail ATM placements and associated financial institution branding, Cardtronics was uniquely qualified to provide NCR with meaningful marketplace feedback as it worked to pack the features of larger SelfServ ATMs into a more compact and affordable model for off-premise deployments," said Rick Updyke, president, Cardtronics U.S. business group. "The NCR SelfServ 14 retains upscale functionalities such as screen advertising, enabling Cardtronics to deliver its value proposition to a wider audience of merchants."
The NCR SelfServ 14 features the same consumer-friendly look and feel as NCR's SelfServ 16 and its modular design helps make servicing easy. It features up to three 2,000 note cassettes, a proven NCR spray dispenser, a UL291 Level 1 construction materials vault and a 10" color TFT LCD display.
Consumers will only use ATMs if they can be seen, so visibility is key. By adding the option of a large 18" back-lit topper, deployers can maximize consumer attraction, generate greater footfall and increase transaction volumes. The addition of NCR APTRA software, powered by an Intel Core processor, ensures the NCR SelfServ 14 can comfortably run a range of software-driven value-added transactions, such as on screen advertising and full motion graphics, enabling deployers to generate more revenue while delivering an enhanced consumer experience.
"Financial institutions and ATM deployers face different business models and different needs from their ATM solutions. But one thing that runs constant is the customer experience. Consumers expect an ATM experience that is up and running, and easy to use," said Michael O'Laughlin, senior vice president, NCR Financial Services. "The NCR SelfServ 14 gives financial institutions and deployers a smaller, more cost-efficient ATM solution to complement NCR's more feature-rich ATM offers."
Launched in 2008, NCR SelfServ ATMs have been purchased by more than 1,300 financial institutions in more than 130 countries around the world, making it the most successful ATM launch in the company's history. NCR has led the world in ATM shipments for 25 consecutive years(1).
About Cardtronics
Making ATM cash access convenient where people shop, work and live their lives, Cardtronics is at the convergence of retailers, financial institutions, prepaid card programs and the customers they share. Cardtronics owns/operates more than 52,900 retail ATMs in U.S. and international locales. Whether Cardtronics is driving foot traffic for America's most relevant retailers, enhancing ATM brand presence for card issuers or expanding card holders' surcharge-free cash access on the local, national or global scene, Cardtronics is convenient access to cash, when and where consumers need it. Cardtronics is where cash meets commerce.
About NCR Corporation
NCR Corporation is a global technology company leading how the world connects, interacts and transacts with business. NCR's assisted- and self-service solutions and comprehensive support services address the needs of retail, financial, travel, hospitality, entertainment, gaming, public sector, telecom carrier and equipment organizations in more than 100 countries. NCR ( www.ncr.com ) is headquartered in Duluth, Georgia.
(1) According to London-based Retail Banking Research (RBR) and NCR internal data
Exclusive Agreement Offers Turnkey Digital Signage Solutions and Services Through Tech Data’s Digital Signage SBU
CLEARWATER, Fla. – Tech Data Corporation (NasdaqGS: TECD) today announced the further expansion of its Digital Signage specialized business unit (SBU) through an exclusive agreement with Keywest Technology. With the agreement in place, Tech Data will offer Keywest Technology’s turnkey digital signage products and services to its channel of over 60,000 resellers in the United States. Soon to be available in Tech Data’s StreamOne Solutions Store.
“Keywest Technology offers scalable, non-proprietary software for our resellers and we are excited to add their solutions to our digital signage offering,” said Wendy Maurer-Linsky, vice president of Peripherals Product Marketing for Tech Data. “Our StreamOne Solutions Store will enable our partners to gain access to additional digital signage software and more customized solutions, while our dedicated SBU is focused on assisting our resellers implement the latest digital signage products and services into their offerings.
Keywest Technology’s turnkey MediaZone Pro is a complete digital signage player with all of the tools needed to build compelling media playlists, including text, graphics, video, animation and anytime playback. Keywest’s InfoZone Pro is a digital signage server offering comprehensive media management that includes control, scheduling, content and playlist distribution as well as content monitoring on MediaZone-powered digital signage networks. Tech Data will also distribute all Keywest Technology services, including custom creative content, project management, system design and installation.
“We are delighted to partner with Tech Data to bring our product offering to the channel,” said Keywest Technology president Nick Nichols. “Tech Data is recognized around the world as a leader in wholesale technology distribution, and we are confident that Tech Data’s outstanding digital signage SBU is a perfect match for our world-class digital signage solutions and services. Through Tech Data, thousands more digital signage users will have easy access to Keywest Technology products.”
For more information about Keywest Technology products and services contact Tech Data’s digital signage team at (800) 553-7935.
About Tech Data
Tech Data Corporation is one of the world’s largest wholesale distributors of technology products. Its advanced logistics capabilities and value added services enable 125,000 resellers in more than 100 countries to efficiently and cost effectively support the diverse technology needs of end users. Tech Data generated $24.4 billion in net sales for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2011, and is ranked 109th on the Fortune 500®. To learn more, visit www.techdata.com.
About Keywest Technology
Keywest Technology is a leading designer of digital signage software offering solutions from simple single sign playback to large multi-sign networks. Based in Lenexa, Kan., the company is dedicated to making digital signage technically as easy as a day at the beach. For more information, visit www.keywesttechnology.com.
Taipei, Taiwan - Axiomtek presents GOT615-801, a new 15.6” WXGA TFT wide screen fanless touch panel computer with a ultra-thin profile. It optimizes slim outfit with front bezel measuring only 14 mm in thickness. Featuring IP65-rated aluminum front bezel and supreme styling, the robust unit is especially built for infotainment applications and automation fields. Powered by dual core Intel® Atom™ processor D525 1.8 GHz with Intel® ICH8M chipset, GOT615-801 delivers excellent computing performance at remarkably low power consumption. The benefits of slim & stylish design, 15.6-inch wide screen display, 1366 x 768P resolution, IP65 protection, built-in WLAN antenna and resistive-type touch screen enable this AtomTM based all-in-one panel computer to enhance interactive experience to attract visitors.
“The stunning panel PC is set out to be a highly integrated and easy-to-use platform that reduces time-to-market; allowing operators to implement quickly.” said Virgil Hsu, Product Manager of Product Marketing Division at Axiomtek. “The fashionable appearance and super slim ID amazingly fit GOT615-801 into any application such as hotel/airport check-in/out, in-store price checking, and building visit controls.”
Industrial-grade design fit for any extreme applications
To withstand continuous usage in public places, GOT615-801 is made with a robust mechanical design and has an IP65-rated water/dust-proof front panel to prevent the system from outside damage. To withstand extreme range of working temperatures, Axiomtek has equipped this fanless unit to perform in temperatures ranging from -5°C to +45°C.
Excellent visual & interactive experience for viewers
GOT615-801 is equipped with 15.6” WXGA (1366 x 768) true color TFT LCD wide screen. In addition, the touch screen is resistive type which means even users wearing gloves can interact with the unit, ideal for human machine interface (HMI) application.
Built-in WLAN antenna (optional)
GOT615-801 has a PCIe Mini Card slot and a fixed rotational WLAN antenna (optional) for wireless network connection. By just plugging in the WLAN Mini Card, users can have instant access to wireless LAN/GPRS/GSM/3G freely.
Full I/O and more features
The low power consumption unit features rich I/O of one RS-232/422/485, two RS-232, one 2.5” SATA HDD bay, two Gigabit Ethernet, four USB 2.0 ports, VGA and audio port. It can withstand shock and vibration up to 2G for CompactFlashTM for system reliability. Other features include VESA ARM kit for installation flexibility and one 204-pin DDR3 SODIMM sockets maximum up to 4 GB.
The GOT615-801 with long-term life support is a flexible platform which supports Windows® CE.NET, Windows® XP Embedded (XPE), Windows® 7 and Linux, and will be available in the middle of April, 2012. For more product information and specification, please visit our global website www.axiomtek.com or contact our sales representative at .
Super slim: front bezel measuring only 14 mm in thickness
Wide screen all-in-one system with resistive touch screen
Wide operating temperature of -5°C to +45°C
Supports one 204-pin DDR3 SODIMM sockets maximum up to 4 GB
PCIe Mini Card slot & fixed rotational WLAN antenna (optional) for 802.11a/b/g/n wireless network connection
Supports VESA mount
About Axiomtek Co., Ltd.
Axiomtek Co. Ltd. is one of the world's leading designers and manufacturers of PC-based industrial computer products. From our roots as a turnkey systems integrator specializing in data acquisition and control systems, Axiomtek has mirrored the PC evolution in various industries by shifting our focus toward the design and manufacture of PC-based industrial automation solutions.
Axiomtek Co., Ltd. established in 1990, has more than 60 distributor partners globally. Axiomtek offers Industrial PCs (IPC), Embedded Computing Platforms (ECP), Rugged Embedded System (tBOX, eBOX and rBOX), Touch Panel Computers (TPC), Medical PCs (MPC), Human Machine Interface (HMI), Digital Signage Solution (DS), Industrial Connectivity (iCON), and Network Appliances (NA).
Munich/Barcelona, – Giesecke & Devrient (G&D), a global security technology leader, has been selected by Intel to deliver lifecycle management of the embedded Secure Elements within Intel’s Smartphone Reference Device. G&D will manage the partitioning and key management of the embedded Secure Elements Over-the-Air. Embedded Secure Elements provide an additional protected area for security-sensitive applications such as payments and ticketing using NFC (Near Field Communication) technology.
Intel has included an embedded Secure Element in its recently announced Smartphone Reference Device, in addition to the conventional SIM card slot. This protected area provides security comparable to the levels found within smart cards such as EMV credit cards and SIM cards, so providing users of mobile devices an added degree of security and convenience for new use cases including contactless payments in shops.
G&D will act as Trusted Service Manager (TSM) for the Secure Element Issuer (SEI-TSM) providing the lifecycle management of the embedded Secure Elements. G&D’s SEI-TSM will interface with Service Provider TSMs (SP-TSM) that enable the trusted delivery of applications to the embedded Secure Element on behalf of service providers such as banks, mobile network operators and transit authorities. G&D’s TSM solutions are already supporting numerous secure services on behalf of customers such as network operators, banks and transit authorities.
Intel recently showcased its Smartphone Reference Device at the International Consumer Electronics Show in January, demonstrating support for NFC. The embedded Secure Element in Intel’s platforms, in conjunction with the SEI-TSM service operated by G&D, offers a trusted end-to-end mechanism to realize the benefits of NFC. This service infrastructure can interface with any GlobalPlatform standards-based Service Provider TSM to facilitate the secure delivery and personalization of mobile applications for financial institutions, transit authorities, enterprises, and any other service providers wishing to benefit from NFC.
“Intel’s strategy is to enable an open NFC and open wallet ecosystem to ensure interoperability across financial institutions, mobile device OEMs, mobile network operators and payment processors. We have designed a mobile commerce-ready Intel Smartphone Reference Device that can support open, flexible delivery of NFC services,” said Mike Bell, Intel vice president and general manager of Intel’s Mobile and Communications Group. “Our strategic relationship with Giesecke & Devrient enables this new ecosystem with the mutual goal of making NFC services ubiquitous, secure and successful for all stakeholders.”
Michael Kuemmerle, member of the Management Board and Group Executive of Mobile Security at G&D, said: “By combining the Secure Element as an integral part of Intel’s Smartphone Reference Device with G&D’s secure TSM services and our long-standing trusted partnerships with banks, mobile network operators and transit authorities across the world, we are ideally positioned to support this evolving ecosystem. We are very pleased to have formed a strategic alliance with Intel to bring innovative mobile products and services to the market.”
About Intel
Intel pushes the boundaries of innovation so our work can make people's lives more exciting, fulfilling, and manageable. And our work never stops. We never stop looking for the next leap ahead—in technology, education, culture, manufacturing, and social responsibility. And we never stop striving to deliver solutions with greater benefits for everyone.
About Giesecke & Devrient
Giesecke & Devrient (G&D) is a leading international technology provider headquartered in Munich, Germany. Founded in 1852, the Group now has a workforce of over 10,000 employees and generated sales of EUR 1.7 billion in fiscal 2010. 61 subsidiaries and joint ventures in 32 countries ensure customer proximity worldwide. In all its markets, G&D is a global leader and pioneering innovator in the production and processing of banknotes and banknote paper, security documents, identification systems and smartcard-based solutions. As an end-to-end provider of mobile security applications, G&D develops and sells hardware, software, and services for banks, mobile network operators, public transportation companies, business enterprises, and OEM. For more information, please visit: www.gi-de.com
London and San Antonio – signagelive, a global leader in cloud-powered digital signage solutions, today announced it has moved its media-delivery infrastructure to the Rackspace Cloud.
“From advertising promotions used at London’s Harrods and on the Glasgow Metro system, to ads and digital menu boards in the takeaway food areas of the St Louis Rams American football stadium; signagelive is leading the way in terms of digital media innovation,” said Taylor Rhodes, Managing Director Rackspace International. “We are thrilled to be working with such an innovative company who trusts us to run their mission critical IT.”
“After a six-month global vetting process, we are thrilled with our move to a hosted managed solution provided by Rackspace,” said signagelive CEO, Jason Cremins. “Digital signage has long been held back by high IT infrastructure costs and closed, proprietary systems. Moving to a truly cloud-powered system is a first for our industry and this has the potential to truly unlock volume markets and new value chains for us. You cannot scale with software installed on a desktop computer in your closet, but you can with a system that boasts over 70,000 servers across eight data centers.”
“signagelive sees Rackspace as more than just a place to park their data or outsource computing power to,” added Rhodes. “The company has embraced the OpenStack™ tools we provide, created their own applications and optimized on top of our infrastructure. This kind of innovative approach is something we aim to nurture in partnership with our customers,” added Rhodes.
Speed Through Services
By utilizing Rackspace's integration of its CloudFiles product with Akamai's Content Delivery Network (CDN), signagelive is able to deliver static files much faster and more efficiently to its users and media endpoints. The CDN caches content in a global multi-tier system to ensure that static files are delivered from the closest node to the end user or media endpoint, thus ensuring an improvement in the speed of media delivery and user interface experience.
Scalability, Resilience and Failure Recovery
In line with its move to Rackspace, signagelive created a custom performance monitoring application utilizing Cloud Servers and Cloud Load Balancer APIs, enabling it to scale up or down on demand when required. In times of peak (or unexpected) load, signagelive automatically increases the number of servers available to network customers, ensuring that the user experience remains a constant and is not degraded by any large spikes in traffic.
“We learned through this process how critical it is to select the right partner to grow your business with. It’s clear that signagelive isn’t just a customer, we’re a part of the Rackspace family,” said signagelive‘s Cremins.
About signagelive
Based in London, signagelive is a private company and a world leader in cloud-powered media delivery solutions, providing a platform that runs even the largest retail networks reliably, efficiently and cost effectively. Signagelive customers are assured of solutions that are relentlessly current, nimble, well supported, open, easy to use, and truly affordable. Signagelive wins awards and repeat customers by leading the sector in the adoption of new technologies and standards like SMIL, HTML5, Media RSS, social media and mobile, and extending the medium to corporate desktops and IPTV.
Harsh environment LCD controllers support display systems from -40° to +80°C operating temperatures
Morgan Hill, California (PRWEB) - Leading LCD controller supplier Digital View has extended its range of high-definition professional LCD interface controllers with a selection of Harsh Environment options. These products match the connectivity and image performance of the standard range, but deliver the extra features required by display integrators working in the demanding environments of military, defense, industrial, marine and outdoor digital signage applications. The harsh environment range have conformal coatings, they support -40° to +80°C operating temperatures, they have built-in vibration resistance and are offered with a 3 year warranty.
At the top of the range, Digital View's popular SVX-1920 is now also offered as the harsh environment HX-1920; a fully buffered, multi-sync LCD interface providing true 10-bit (1 billion colors) support for large format, high-definition TFT LCDs upto WUXGA (1920x1200) resolution. The HX-1920 has a wide range of inputs (including HDMI, DVI, VGA, S-Video & Composite - with HDCP support on the HDMI & DVI ports). The picture-in-picture offers full flexibility of size and position - the full-screen, programmable OSD menu enables on-screen frame markers and on-screen messaging - and an onboard ethernet port delivers network/web system monitoring and control. The HX-1920 also uniquely offers a range of high feature plug-in options: the HD-3000 enables 3G HD-SDI input ; the IE-1000 offers 120Hz support through a 10-bit adaptor for 4-channel LVDS panels ; the DisplayMark provides a compliance mechanism for monitoring video play-out on LCDs.
Also in the range; the HE-1600 offers the harsh environment specification for 8-bit panels with dual S-Video or dual Composite inputs for video resolutions upto 1600x1200, and the HE-1400 offers an option for DVI-D and VGA input for resolutions upto 1366x768. In common with other Digital View controller products, all the harsh environment products are extremely flexible with built-in, jumper-controlled, support for all major LCD panels from the key manufacturers such as; Samsung, Sharp, LG, NEC, Optrex & AUO.
"The harsh environment range takes our popular platforms into wide temperature and harsh environment applications" explains Neil Wood, President of Digital View North America, "Many of our clients are building products for the very toughest of environments and this range of boards offers them the performance to match.'
About Digital View Group:
Established in 1995, Digital View Group (http://www.digitalview.com) made its name supplying professional class LCD interface cards to the Broadcast, Military, Marine, Avionics, Medical, Industrial & Digital Signage display equipment markets. It is best known in the A/V world for it’s ViewStream solid state digital media players – products that are used widely in the digital signage and digital out-of-home advertising markets. The company operates from offices in California, London & Hong Kong.
s-Hertogenbosch, the Netherlands - AOpen will be joining Microsoft at the Embedded World 2012 in Germany next week from 28 February to 1 March. AOpen being a valued partner of Microsoft is working closely with the Windows Embedded team to show the benefits of the AOpen Digital Engine combined with WES 7.
At Embedded World, AOpen will demonstrate the latest AOpen Digital Engine® DE67-HA that includes support for the Intel 2nd Generation Core Processor Family i3, i5 and i7. It is the strongest and most powerful AOpen Digital Engine to date. The system supports Intel Active Management Technology 7.0 to enable remote system management from a single location. AMT technology enables the system to be managed from for instance the UK while the systems are located at several locations in Europe. The system also allows to be connected to multiple displays while maintaining quality performance, thus eliminating the need to buy more media players than necessary and reducing implementation costs.
The AOpen Digital Engine is recognized as the world’s smallest semi-industrial media player with such strong capabilities. With in-depth market knowledge and a team of industry experts AOpen can offer advice for embedded solutions. AOpen cooperates with key partners such as Microsoft to create the best possible tested and certified solutions to offer to its global value added channel network to go to market.
Please visit AOpen at the Microsoft booth (Hall 11, Booth 318) at Embedded World next week in Nürnberg, Germany to get a full demonstration of product features and capabilities. Or e-mail AOpen at digital_signage@aopen.com for more information.
About AOpen
AOpen, Inc. has more than 15 years of IT hardware manufacturing experience along with keen insights into IT industry trends that help drive the continuous development of high-end embedded solutions.
As the leading manufacturer of reliable, powerful and green hardware solutions world-wide, combined with the unique small form factor of the specially designed media player called Digital Engine, AOpen is able to provide an outstanding platform for 24/7 operability.
At the 2012 NAB Show, Haivision will debut the KulaByte™ Internet encoder. The KulaByte encoder offers superior picture quality, uplink efficiency, and ROI for streaming to Dynamic Flash® and Adaptive HTTP Live Streaming (HLS) networks. KulaByte combines the highest quality-per-bit (QPB) with tight bandwidth control and Adaptive Bitrate Control™ to get the most out of Internet uplinks. This allows broadcasters to have better quality contribution and afford more sources from any venue. Being software-based, broadcasters can achieve the highest ROI as they can scale and take advantage of future encoding efficiencies without hardware dependencies.
KulaByte™ Live Transcoder — Introducing 4.0 for Linux®
The KulaByte™ live transcoder is now available for Linux® operating environments. One of the first transcoders available to take advantage of cloud computing efficiencies, the KulaByte transcoder now supports Linux, the operating system of choice for reliable cloud deployment. The KulaByte transcoder delivers multiple bitrate HLS and RTMP streams for adaptive/dynamic streaming. Version 4.0 also introduces transport stream and MPEG-2 ingest support.
Viper™ KB Portable Internet Encoder and Viper MAX Stand-Alone Recorder
At NAB, Haivision is launching the Viper™ KB, a compact, portable appliance that simplifies Internet streaming. With a very simple touch-screen interface, users can quickly stream full HD at multiple bit rates for Dynamic Flash® and Adaptive HTTP Live Streaming (HLS) networks. Haivision will also showcase Viper MAX, a stand-alone, dual-channel performance-streaming, recording, VoD, and publishing appliance for the conference room, classroom, and medical procedure room.
Furnace™ 6.3 IPTV/IP Video System With Internet and Mobile Support
Bridging the enterprise and the Internet, Haivision's Furnace™ IP video distribution system, renowned for delivering real-time broadcast video securely throughout facilities and across campuses now directly supports any device, anywhere. InStream Mobile, to be initially available on iOS devices, enables authenticated viewers to access live Furnace video channels. Additionally, leveraging Haivision's Internet Media (KulaByte) technology, VF Mobile, part of the Furnace administrative suite, can associate any live Furnace channel to Dynamic Flash® and Adaptive HTTP Live Streaming (HLS) networks and CDN targets.
Makito™ Encoder With RTMP Internet Streaming
The Makito™, Haivision's most popular compact H.264 encoding appliance supporting extreme low latency 1080p60, now supports direct live RTMP streaming to the Internet and CDNs. The Makito, with HiLo-Streaming™, can encode multiple bitrate streams that can be simultaneously directed to LAN targets leveraging transport stream multicast and WAN infrastructures with RTMP.
Kraken ISR™ Performance Transcoder
Designed specifically for performance transcoding challenges within the military, the Kraken ISR™ flawlessly transcodes full-motion video (FMV) for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) applications. The Kraken ISR delivers very low latency MPEG-2/H.264 to H.264 transcoding while accurately re-associating KLV metadata with all streams.
Torpedo™ DVB-to-IP Gateways With Encryption
Torpedo™ enables enterprises to get digital broadcast transmissions onto their networks without re-encoding the video. Supporting free to air satellite (DVB-S/S2) and terrestrial (DVB-T/T2) signals, and those encrypted in accordance with the DVB-CI standard, the Torpedo gateway delivers broadcasts over IP multicast networks. A single Torpedo can support up to 15 content streams. Torpedo may be used stand-alone or integrated with Haivision's Furnace™ IP video system, supporting end-to-end video encryption and allowing enterprises to adhere to content agreements.
About Haivision Network Video
Haivision delivers advanced technology for streaming, recording, managing, and distributing secure IP video and interactive media within the enterprise, education, medical/healthcare, and federal/military markets. Haivision is a private company based in Montreal and Chicago, with technical excellence centers in Beaverton, Ore.; Austin, Texas; and Hamburg, Germany. With a global sales and support organization, Haivision distributes its products through value-added resellers, system integrators, distributors, and OEMs worldwide. More information is available at www.haivision.com.
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Swissport International is a leading global airport and aviation service provider with a presence in 177 airports worldwide.
The company provides ground services for around 100 million passengers and 3.2 million tons of cargo per year.
In order to better communicate with their global workforce, Swissport launched a digital signage project named “Infoscreen”.
The goal was to reduce a lot of the inefficiencies around paper based communication and provide airport staff with real-time corporate information.
The initial rollout of 50 Players was completed a few months ago in Zurich and based on the success of this project, Swissport decided to accelerate the deployment across their entire enterprise.
To this date, Navori QL has been deployed in Zurich, Basel and Helsinki with installations currently taking place in Paris and Brussels.
Once the rollout is completed, Navori QL will be powering a network that will reach a global workforce of 35,000 people in 177 airports across five continents.
Since the initial deployment, Navori QL's role has expanded beyond corporate information. The Infoscreen network now displays employee training material, real-time airport communication, live weather and flight information.
Screen management is performed by each department using Navori QL Manager's browser based solution. The software has proven to be very easy to learn which is extremely helpful due to the company's tight deployment schedule.
As Mr. Kleber Flügel, Project Manager at Swissport says, "customers appreciate the fact they can control their own screen content and we can focus on the things we do best like support services and project management".
Here are a few reasons why Swissport chose Navori QL over other solutions:
Navori QL's web based management system lets Swissport use existing thin clients instead of having to deploy new desktop PCs.
Navori QL Manager's interface is extremely user friendly. It has the "look and feel" of a locally installed software application without the cost and the maintenance requirements.
The Navori QL platform is a highly scalable solution that will support Swissport's deployment schedule as it moves forward.
Navori QL's user management features lets Swissport focus on their network and back-end operations. End users can be assigned specific rights according to their needs and their responsibilities.
Navori QL Player features an extremely efficient playback engine that lets Swissport leverage entry-level PCs. This can represent significant savings over the course of the project.
Swissport is one of the many companies that rely on Navori digital signage technologies to power their screen network.
Navori products are renowned the world over for their quality and dependability.
Let our team show you how you can benefit from a versatile software solution that is designed for ease of use and reliable, 24/7 operation from the ground up.
For more information about our products or to schedule a live demonstration, please contact your local Navori representative.
About Navori
Navori SA is a top-tier digital signage software publisher based in Lausanne, Switzerland with subsidiaries in North America, South America and Australia.
The company is one of the top 5 digital signage software publishers in the world and growing.
The Navori digital signage software platform is used for all types of screen based communications: Advertising networks, retail applications, corporate communications, public space signage, wayfinding, fast food menu boards and more...
The digital signage software is now available as a free trial from the company’s MediaZonePro.com website.
LENEXA, KS -Keywest Technology today announces the immediate availability of a of its MediaZone Pro digital signage editor software as a free full version download.
“We are excited to offer the free trial of MediaZone so that thousands of more digital signage communicators can experience firsthand the power and ease of use MediaZone Pro offers,” said Nick Nichols, president of Keywest Technology.
“We are confident that once digital signage professionals have tasted the benefits MediaZone Pro offers, they will adopt it as their digital signage workhorse for combining text, graphics, video and animation and scheduling playback,” he added.
The MediaZone Pro digital signage editor offers a flexible “media-zone” template editor with comprehensive media scheduling and management functionality from a single easy-to-use desktop program. The editor operates on common PC platforms running Windows® XP, Vista™ or Windows 7. The software provides a complete digital signage software solution with all of the tools needed to build compelling media playlists with text, graphics, video and animation and play them back.
Keywest Technology is offering the full version of MediaZone Editor Pro free of charge so potential users can test and demo the easy-to-use digital signage editor until they are ready to buy.
There is no cost, obligation or hassle to test MediaZone Pro. Those wishing to download the free trial version of the MediaZone Pro software simply visit the company's product website. The free trial can be transferred at high speed via a secure Internet connection. All are welcome to download and try out the free trial of the MediaZone Pro software.
Keywest Technology also has announced that it welcomes questions from the public about installing MediaZone Pro as well as actually using the software. The company’s trained, courteous staff will be available to answer questions via an online webinar, chat and through an online inquiry form.
About Keywest Technology
Keywest Technology is a turnkey provider of digital signage products including kiosks, software and content creation services designed to produce exceptional results. The company is also a pioneer in interactive digital signage, which couples the appeal of dynamic signage with the interactivity associated with interactive kiosks. www.KeywestTechnology.com.
In October 2011, in response to the medical industry trend of digital information, GeneralTouch officially rolled out the medical touch display series, including sizes of 15", 17", 19" and 22". Each model is integrated with GeneralTouch's surface acoustic wave touch screen technology and a high-grade LCD module of a reputable brand. With a new industrial design, these medical touch monitor series are aesthetically crafted and encased in white shells as a standard feature or with black casing as an option. Peripheral interfaces include USB/ Serial for touch screen interface and VGA/ DVID for video interface. The mounting is primarily of a desktop type with VESA 100mm x 100mm option and offers one of the sturdiest touch display in the industry.
For functioning in clinical diagnoses, the DTL193 and DTL223 display digital images in high resolution. As it is Surface Acoustic Wave (SAW) technology, healthcare givers can manipulate the touch screen or access the functions via fingers or with rubber gloves on.
Efficient administration and usage of desk space can be achieved with the DTL173 and DTL193 in the hospital office and dispensary where data input can be operated directly on the touch screen without a keyboard or a mouse. When installed with complementary software for hospitals, the respective functions of registering patients and dispensing medications will be a breeze; in addition to cutting down waiting time for all concerned.
With VESA mounting, patient infotainment terminals and computerized nursing cart can be setup with the DTL153 and DTL173. Not only will all the data in the hospital be digitalized, a seamless and real-time system can be achieved for inquiring and recording information.
All medical touch monitors meet the FCC, CE and EN60601 certifications and have an IP6X protection rating. For more details, please contact our sales or authorized distributors.
About GeneralTouch Technology Co., Ltd.
GeneralTouch was established in 2000 and has since become a leading touch solution provider to the global market, manufacturing a wide range of touch screen, touch monitor products and digital signage solutions. GeneralTouch capitalizes on advanced technologies while keeping abreast with the leading trend of the touch market. We offer our customers an extensive array of touch solutions and help them to determine the most appropriate choice for their specific needs. Through our consistent and high quality performance, we have proven to be reliable and trustworthy partners when it comes to providing touch solutions. Consequently, our products have been widely used in industries related to finance, gaming, retail, kiosk, healthcare, education, etc.
About the SAW Technology
The Surface Acoustic Wave technology is a kind of touch technology based on acoustic waves on a glass surface. The SAW touch screen consists of the control card, transducers and a pure glass panel. Compared with other touch technologies, the SAW technology has high reliability, absence of drift, durable, high precision, unhindered light transmittance, and so on. As a touch technology, it is ideal for application in the financial, medical, self-service equipment industry, etc .
Visualizing the Total Solution through Distribution
MISSISSAUGA, Ontario, (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Tech Data Canada, a leading distributor of IT products, logistics management and other value added services, announced today the expansion of its already impressive line card to include five additional digital signage vendors with even more planned signings for early 2012.
The five new members of the Tech Data family of vendors include:
A global leader providing a powerful multi-channel message management platform that controls a network's content and infrastructure, closing the loop between digital signage, mobile, web and social media within a venue.
Premier Mounts
An industry leader and innovator for projector mounts, flat-panel display mounts, and carts and stands.
Peerless Industries Inc.
A leader in the audiovisual mounting industry for over 40 years, Peerless provides innovative solutions that focus on quality, ease of installation and functionality.
Draper Inc.
Draper is the largest manufacturer of specialized lifts for video projectors and flat panel displays as well as the second largest manufacturer of projection screens in the world.
Da-Lite Screen Company
Founded in 1909, Da-Lite is the leading producer of high quality commercial and residential projection screens worldwide.
"We are extremely excited at the rate of which our digital signage vendor community is growing," said Greg Myers, vice president, marketing at Tech Data Canada. "Tech Data is providing VARs with unparalleled choice in every component of digital signage from projectors and displays to cables, mounts, switches and software, so that in the end, they in-turn can provide the ultimate total solution to their customers."
Tech Data Canada's digital signage line card already includes dozens of world-class vendors including BenQ, Cables To Go, Ergotron, HP, IOGEAR, LG, NEC, Samsung, Intel,SIIG, Inc. and ViewSonic. With its continued investment in internal resources and strategic vendor partnerships, Tech Data Canada is committed to taking a leadership role is this burgeoning market.
About Tech Data
Tech Data Corporation is one of the world's largest distributors of technology products from leading IT hardware and software producers. Tech Data serves more than 125,000 IT solution providers in over 100 countries. Every day, these resellers depend on Tech Data to cost-effectively support the technology needs of end users, including small and medium businesses (SMB), large enterprises and government agencies. Ranked 109th on the FORTUNE 500(R), Tech Data generated over $24.4 billion in net sales for its fiscal year ended January 31, 2011. To learn more, visit www.techdata.ca .
Advances in technology and evolving hospital missions have created a paradigm shift for decision makers, investing in hospital-grade display solutions that extend beyond the basic entertainment function
LAS VEGAS, (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Panasonic, a provider of professional plasma and LCD display and digital signage solutions, today announced the release of a white paper exploring the role modern flat panel display technology can play in supporting the core mission of hospitals and other healthcare facilities to improve patient experience and care outcomes. The report is being released during the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) Annual Conference & Exhibition, February 20 -- 24, 2012 in Las Vegas, NV and will be available exclusively at the Panasonic booth (#3907) during the show. Following HIMSS, the white paper can be downloaded from the Panasonic website.
The white paper "Digital Concierge: Flat Panel Display Technologies In Hospital Settings Serve As Ubiquitous Point Of Interaction Among Patients, Families, Healthcare Professionals And Hospital Administration," highlights the growing market and application examples for professional display technology in healthcare. The study, authored by BizTechReports, found growing evidence that taking a strategic and integrated approach to deploying a professional display solution, in tandem with other clinical and digital signage applications, creates a real value proposition for hospitals and healthcare facilities.
In today's hospitals, where new health reform guidelines and value-added functionality like digital signage and clinical display applications are transforming the healthcare display space, even consumer-grade flat-panels are not enough. Advances in technology and evolving hospital and healthcare missions have created a paradigm shift for hospital administrators, facilities directors and other decision-makers, who now are investing in hospital-grade display solutions that extend beyond the basic entertainment function.
"Panasonic recognizes the power and potential of professional display technology. In today's high-tech hospital environments, professional displays can be leveraged to increase communication and collaboration hospital-wide," noted Brian Simmons, Panasonic Healthcare Area Sales Manager. "Panasonic commissioned this white paper, in an attempt to share a deeper understanding of how digital signage and display technology can impact a healthcare organization, with healthcare administrators, IT managers, AV departments and stakeholders.
Whether hospital-grade or professional, flat panel displays are not simply tools for infotainment or digital signage. These displays represent an opportunity for healthcare providers to engage with patients and their families to advance the core mission of a hospital facility, which is of course, to take care of patients and help them to achieve healthy outcomes.
Download the Full Report
The white paper will be exclusively available at the Panasonic HIMSS booth during the show. Following the show, the report will be available for download from the Panasonic website at: http://www.panasonic.com/business/toughbook/pdf/PSC_Digital_Concierge.pdf .
Visit Panasonic at HIMSS (booth #3907)
During the HIMSS Annual Conference & Exhibition, Panasonic will highlight its LRH30 Series of hospital-grade, in-room patient displays and digital signage solutions. The company's booth will also feature areas attempting to replicate various hospital environments, including a nurses station, operating room, lobby, patient room and conference room. In these environments, Panasonic will showcase its full suite of healthcare solution, including Toughbook and Toughpad mobile computers, projectors, medical-grade monitors and recorders, full HD visual communication systems and surveillance cameras. Booth visitors will have the chance to win prizes including a Panasonic Toughpad, a 50" Panasonic VIERA(R) HDTV, and several smaller instant giveaway items.
Panasonic Solutions for Business
Through its broad range of integrated business technology solutions, Panasonic empowers professionals to do their best work. Customers in government, healthcare, production, education and a wide variety of commercial enterprises, large and small, depend on integrated solutions from Panasonic to reach their full potential, achieve competitive advantage and improve outcomes. The complete suite of Panasonic solutions addresses unified business communications, mobile computing, security and surveillance systems, retail information systems, office productivity solutions, high definition visual conferencing, projectors, professional displays and HD and 3D video production. As a result of its commitment to R&D, manufacturing and quality control, Panasonic engineers reliable and long-lasting solutions as a partner for continuous improvement. Panasonic solutions for business are delivered by Panasonic System Communications Company of North America, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America, the principal North American subsidiary of Panasonic Corporation.
All brand and company/product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective companies. All specifications are subject to change without notice. Information on Panasonic solutions for business can be obtained by calling 877-803-8492 or at www.panasonic.com .
About Panasonic Corporation of North America
Based in Secaucus, NJ, Panasonic Corporation of North America provides a broad line of digital and other electronics products and services for consumer, business and industrial use. The company is the principal North American subsidiary of Osaka, Japan-based Panasonic Corporation, and the hub of Panasonic's U.S. branding, marketing, sales, service and R&D operations. Panasonic was the only Consumer Electronics company to be listed in the top ten brands on the Interbrand Best Global Green Brands 2011 ranking
( http://www.interbrand.com/en/best-global-brands/Best-Global-Green-Brands/2011-Report/BestGlobalGreenBrandsTable-2011.aspx ). As part of its continuing efforts to reduce its carbon footprint, Panasonic Corporation of North America will relocate its operations to a new eco-efficient office tower adjacent to a mass transit hub in Newark, NJ in 2013. Information about Panasonic Eco Ideas initiatives is available at http://panasonic.net/eco/ecoideas/ . Information about Panasonic and its products is available at www.panasonic.com .
Powered by the AMD G-Series T40R/T40E APU with VGA and LVDS, the NANO101 meets the requirement of system developers in the digital signage, medical imaging, POS, and gaming market
Taipei, Taiwan, - Axiomtek today released NANO101, a new compact, low-power Nano-ITX board powered by either a single core AMD G-Series APU T40R at 1.0GHz or the dual core T40E at 1.0 GHz paired with the A50M FCH chipset and one up to 4 GB DDR3 1066 memory. Integrated with Radeon™ HD 6250 graphics controller with mainstream DirectX 11 support, the NANO101 provides outstanding visual experience and features 18/24-bit single/dual channel LVDS and VGA with dual view compatibility. Moreover, this small form factor embedded board requires +12V DC power input. The NANO101 is ideal for applications requiring a power-optimized and rich-graphics platform, such as high-end medical imaging, digital signage, kiosks/POI, thin clients, and gaming machines.
Designed with the low-power AMD G-Series APU T40R/T40E, Axiomtek’s NANO101 offers cutting-edge graphics performance without sacrificing power saving. Measuring only 120 x 120 mm, it is 50% smaller than the Mini ITX form factor but still offers plenty I/O connectivity. System developers have more opportunities for developing scalable and ultra-compact applications,” said Michelle Mi, Product Manager of Embedded Board and Technology Business Unit at Axiomtek. “The fully integrated, very low power consumption NANO101 also provides one PCI Express Mini card expansion interface for custom system configurations. It has dual-display capability via 18/24-bit single/dual channel LVDS and VGA connectors. The motherboard is ideally designed for a verity of media centers, smart digital entertainment devices, and many embedded applications.”
The super compact NANO101 comes with advanced connectivity including six USB 2.0 ports, two COM ports (one is RS-232 & the other is RS-232/422/485 selectable), dual Gigabyte LANs, SATA-600 port, mainstream CFast™ socket, PCI Express Mini card expansion, and HD audio. The built-in Watchdog Timer keeps system running smoothly. Additionally, the NANO101 supports operation system like Windows® 7, Windows® XP embedded and Linux.
Axiomtek’s brand new NANO101 and previously released NANO100 will be available around middle of March 2012. For more product details or pricing, please visit our global website www.axiomtek.com or contact our sales representative at .
Advanced Features
Nano-ITX form factor industrial-grade motherboard
AMD G-Series APU T40R/T40E at 1.0 GHz
AMD FCH A50M chipset
One DDR3 SO-DIMM up to 4 GB memory capacity
Dual views via VGA and LVDS ports
Six USB 2.0 ports, two COM ports, and dual Gigabyte LANs
CFast™ interface and SATA-600 ports
PCI Express Mini card expansion
DirectX 11 support
About Axiomtek Co., Ltd.
Axiomtek Co. Ltd. is one of the world's leading designers/manufacturers of PC-based industrial computer products. From our roots as a turnkey systems integrator specializing in data acquisition and control systems, Axiomtek has mirrored the PC evolution in various industries by shifting our focus toward the design and manufacture of PC-based industrial automation solutions.
Axiomtek Co., Ltd. established in 1990, has more than 60 distributor partners globally. Axiomtek offers Industrial PCs (IPC), Embedded Computing Platforms (ECP), Rugged Embedded System (eBOX and rBOX), Touch Panel Computers (TPC), Medical PCs (MPC), Human Machine Interface (HMI), Digital Signage & Displays (DS), Industrial Network (iCON), and Network Appliances (NA).
Chengdu, China—GeneralTouch announced the release of true flat touch screens and touch displays based on SAW touch technology. GeneralTouch is a global leader of touch products and solutions provider, and possesses more than 40 international and domestic patents when SAW touch technology is concerned. In Hannover CeBIT2012, GeneralTouch will exhibit a series of true flat SAW touch products.
Continuous Innovation
SAW touch has been proven to be one of the most reliable touch technologies due to its stable performance, durability, cost-effectiveness, etc. SAW touch is widely used all over the globe in various fields such as financial, transportation, entertainment, self-service, etc. A SAW touch screen consists of glass baseplate, transducers, reflector stripes and data cable, and is able to reorganize the touch position according to the attenuation sequence chart of the acoustic waves on the screen surface. In traditional SAW, the reflecting stripes and transducers are placed on the topside of the glass baseplate, and therefore it is impossible to make the SAW touch screen to be truly flat. End-users, system integrators and ODMs have been requesting for improvement in SAW touch screen integration and appearance. GeneralTouch has continually invest in R&D of the SAW touch technology in order to achieve our mission of “meeting the requirements of customers”. After tackling and overcoming a series of technical challenges, GeneralTouch successfully developed the true flat SAW touch screen. From here on, we can offer touch solutions with fine appearance, and ease of integration and maintenance for global users.
True Flat SAW Touch Technology
GeneralTouch, after doing some in-depth research and exploring further the core technology of SAW touch, made a series of modification to the structure and design of the SAW touch screen. The transducers and data cable are placed on the posterior of the glass baseplate. The acoustic waves from the emitting transducer pass over the edge of the glass and brood over the anterior glass surface. The acoustic waves proceed to pass over the opposite edge of the glass baseplate and to the corresponding receiver transducer on the posterior. This technical feat brings about the fruition of the true flat touch screen. Further redesigning was done to the surface of the glass baseplate to enhance the aesthetics and scratch-resistance of our true flat touch screen. Consequently, we have a true flat SAW touch screen that is characterized by high reliability, superb performance, ease of integration and eye-catching ID design. Compared to projective capacitive, it is much more cost-effective. Combined with GeneralTouch existing multi-touch and sensitive SAW touch technologies, you will have an improved and refined multi-touch SAW touch technology with hand-writing input function in true flat SAW touch screen. Besides the popular applications in industries such as finance, gaming, transportation, entertainment, self-service, and so on, the true flat SAW touch is especially suitable for desk top PC, AIO and other consumer applications. It not only let end-users peaceably enjoy a stable and reliable touch experience but also proudly possess a beautiful and fashionable piece of electronic gadget. GeneralTouch will deliver the true flat SAW touch products to integrators, ODM and OEM in early 2012.
For more information on the true flat SAW touch technology, please contact Generaltouch sales or visit our stand in CeBIT2012. Our booth number is A04, Hall 15.
About GeneralTouch Technology Co., Ltd.
GeneralTouch (GT) was established in 2000 and has since become a leading touch solution provider to the global market, manufacturing a wide range of touch screen, touch monitor products and solutions. GT capitalizes on advanced technologies while keeping abreast with the leading trend of the touch market. We offer our customers an extensive array of touch solutions and help them to determine the most appropriate choice for their specific needs. Through our consistent and high quality performance, we have proven to be reliable and trustworthy partners when it comes to providing touch solutions. Consequently, our products have been widely used in industries related to finance, gaming, retail, kiosk, healthcare, education, etc.
About the SAW Technology
The Surface Acoustic Wave technology is a kind of touch technology based on acoustic waves on a glass surface. The SAW touch screen consists of the control card, transducers and a pure glass panel. A ‘touch’ is registered when the waves are disturbed while the controller calculates and pinpoints the location of the disturbance. Compared with other touch technologies, the SAW technology has high reliability, absence of drift, durability, high precision, unhindered light transmittance, and so on. As a touch technology, it is ideal for application in the financial, gaming, entertainment, medical, self-service equipment industries, etc
CoolSign Digital Signage Solution Now Integrated With Intel Audience Impression Metrics Suite, Enabling Intelligent Digital Signage Installations That Deliver Relevant, Fresh, and Highly Targeted Messaging
MONTREAL and CHICAGO — Haivision Network Video today announced an integration of its CoolSign™ digital signage solution with the Intel® Audience Impression Metrics Suite (Intel® AIM Suite) to deliver a groundbreaking new audience detection solution. With the Intel AIM Suite integration, CoolSign now offers sensor technology for anonymous viewer analytics to enable intelligent digital signage installations that deliver highly relevant, real-time content to the right users at the right time.
"Digital signage has become one of the fastest growing advertising and marketing channels, but its effectiveness depends on fresh, relevant, and highly targeted messaging. Just as important are the measurable results that help ensure that the right message is delivered to the right audience," said Peter Maag, Haivision's chief marketing officer. "Haivision's CoolSign and Intel AIM Suite are a powerful combination for today's most advanced digital signage deployments, enabling any retail organization to engage customers intelligently, track results, and continuously improve its ability to attract attention, inform, and sell."
Employing anonymous viewer analytics, the Haivision CoolSign system with the Intel AIM Suite can identify the gender and age bracket of a viewer and automatically play content targeted to that person. In this manner, sales and marketing organizations can develop precisely targeted content and schedule it to play to specific audiences when detected by sensor-equipped displays. By storing viewing data in its playlogs, CoolSign makes it easy for organizations to analyze viewing results correlated with content. Banks, for instance, can access campaign analytics that transfer ad display data from each branch and correlate it with viewership data — and they can compute ROI by relating ad viewership data to branch sales.
Launched in 1998, Haivision's CoolSign has a long legacy of innovation, pioneering many aspects of digital signage technology including n-tier architecture, native multicasting support, real-time connectivity, full edge device monitoring and control, flexible media scheduling, closed data architecture, bandwidth usage controls, and many others.
CoolSign installations use Intel processors to produce valuable intelligence for centralized content development, distribution, and scheduling, which enables faster placement of messages and easier content management. Additionally, CoolSign's management user interface (UI) is frequently cited as being one of the most powerful in the industry — providing rich functionality in a simple, elegant, easy-to-use manner. Secure, scalable, reliable, and efficient, CoolSign meets the demanding requirements of retail, government, financial services, corporate, and pure-play digital out-of-home advertising (DOOH) networks around the globe.
More information about CoolSign and the Haivision product family is available at www.haivision.com.
About Haivision Network Video
Haivision delivers advanced technology for streaming, recording, managing, and distributing secure IP video and interactive media within the enterprise, education, medical/healthcare, and federal/military markets. Haivision is a private company based in Montreal and Chicago, with technical excellence centers in Beaverton, Ore.; Austin, Texas; and Hamburg, Germany. With a global sales and support organization, Haivision distributes its products through value-added resellers, system integrators, distributors, and OEMs worldwide. More information is available at www.haivision.com.
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CeBIT2012 will open in Mar.6th 2012 in Hannover, Germany. As one of the most important exhibition of IT and communication industry in the world, CeBIT is not only the best platform for companies promoting itself to the world, but also the best chance to learn the advanced technologies and the industry trends in future. GeneralTouch (GT) will bring several innovative products to CeBIT2012, willing to exchange the opinions about the advanced touch technologies, the emerging applications and the future tendency of touch industry with general new old customers.
The latest products we will showcase in CeBIT2012 include true flat SAW touch monitor and computer, medical touch monitor, the whole front frame SAW touch monitor, multi-touch monitor�?etc. Surface Acoustics Wave (SAW) is a kind of traditional touch technology, because of its’ features of high reliability and stability, it’s always wildly utilized in high-end and heavy-load situation, such as industrial, entertainment, public and self-service, etc. GT is keeping deeply researching and continuously innovating in SAW, successfully commercialize array of new products and solutions, extend the application field of SAW, make it win more and more market share. The true flat SAW touch technology not only makes the products have an attractive appearance, but also be easily integrated for systems, it’s especially suitable for All-in-One (AIO). In medical and healthcare application, SAW touch can always provide high reliability and excellent touch experience, wherever in doctor office, pharmacy, bedside monitoring and patient self-service, etc. For multi-touch requirements, our SAW touch can support physical and stable multi-touch, completely meet the demand of fixed equipments. Through continuously optimizing the mechanism design, the whole front frame SAW touch products can be very easily integrated into systems, especially for OEM/ODM.
For more information about our latest touch technologies and products, warmly welcome to visit our booth at CeBIT2012, experience our innovative achievements, we pleasure to share the industry news and tendency with you.
Exhibition period: Mar.6th to 10th 2012
Visiting time: 9:00 to 18:00
Location: Hannover exhibition center, Germany
Our booth: A04, Hall 15
About GeneralTouch Technology Co., Ltd.
GeneralTouch (GT) was established in 2000 and has since become a leading touch solution provider to the global market, manufacturing a wide range of touch screen, touch monitor products and solutions. GT capitalizes on advanced technologies while keeping abreast with the leading trend of the touch market. We offer our customers an extensive array of touch solutions and help them to determine the most appropriate choice for their specific needs. Through our consistent and high quality performance, we have proven to be reliable and trustworthy partners when it comes to providing touch solutions. Consequently, our products have been widely used in industries related to finance, gaming, retail, kiosk, healthcare, education, etc.
About the SAW Technology
The Surface Acoustic Wave technology is a kind of touch technology based on acoustic waves on a glass surface. The SAW touch screen consists of the control card, transducers and a pure glass panel. A ‘touch’ is registered when the waves are disturbed while the controller calculates and pinpoints the location of the disturbance. Compared with other touch technologies, the SAW technology has high reliability, absence of drift, durable, high precision, unhindered light transmittance, and so on. As a touch technology, it is ideal for application in the financial, medical, self-service equipment industry, etc.
Tech Data Canada wins 5th Straight Distributor of the Year Award in addition to many other accolades.
MISSISSAUGA, Ontario--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Tech Data Canada, a leading distributor of IT products, logistics management and other value added services, was recently named Distributor of the Year for the 5th consecutive year at the annual Reseller Choice Awards.
With over 800 Canadian resellers voting in over 80 categories, the Reseller Choice Awards are the most comprehensive IT awards channel survey in Canada.
In addition to being named Best Distributor, Tech Data Canada was honoured with awards for Best Availability/Delivery, Best Customer Service, Best Product Support and Best Terms and Conditions. Once again, Tech Data also took home the top prize for Best industry Event for its Business Builder Tour. The flagship of Tech Data’s portfolio of events attracted nearly 1000 resellers, giving them access to products and programs from over 40 leading manufacturers.
The ECN website declares, “For the 5thconsecutive year, Tech Data won the top spot in each of the distributor categories including Best Distributor of the year. After 5 years in the lead, it is clear that the resellers still like what Tech Data is doing. Several resellers commented on the easy accessibility to the Tech Data team.”
“The 5-Peat certainly is exciting, but we never want to take it for granted,” says Rick Reid, President, Tech Data Canada, “It really is the culmination of the many efforts of the entire Tech Data team. I am happy to accept on behalf of Tech Data Canada.”
About Tech Data
Tech Data Corporation (NASDAQ GS: TECD) is one of the world’s largest distributors of technology products from leading IT hardware and software producers. Tech Data serves more than 125,000 IT solution providers in over 100 countries. Every day, these resellers depend on Tech Data to cost-effectively support the technology needs of end users, including small and medium businesses (SMB), large enterprises and government agencies. Ranked 109th on the FORTUNE 500®, Tech Data generated over $24.4 billion in net sales for its fiscal year ended January 31, 2011. To learn more, visit www.techdata.ca.
[Chengdu, China] – [22/2/2012]: GeneralTouch Technology Co., Ltd has announced that it has joined the prestigious Digital Screenmedia Association (DSA). DSA is a non-profit trade organization serving the digital signage, interactive kiosk, mobile and self-service technology industries.
GeneralTouch (GT) was established in 2000 and has since become a leading touch solution provider to the global market, manufacturing a wide range of touch screen, touch monitor products and solutions. GT capitalizes on advanced technologies while keeping abreast with the leading trend of the touch market. We offer our customers an extensive array of touch solutions and help them to determine the most appropriate choice for their specific needs. Through our consistent and high quality performance, we have proven to be reliable and trustworthy partners when it comes to providing touch solutions. Consequently, our products have been widely used in industries related to finance, gaming, retail, kiosk, healthcare, education, etc.
About GeneralTouch Technology Co.,Ltd
GeneralTouch (GT) was established in 2000 and headquartered in the high-tech zone of Chengdu, China. Since its inception, the focus has been on researching into advanced interactive technologies in order to produce and market low cost and high performance touch systems. Through its speedy growth in the early years, GT has been a world leading provider of touch products and solutions for the past few years and undoubtedly, a brand leader in China. We are ISO9001 certified since 2003 and our products meet major international standards with certification from CE, FCC, CCC, UL, RoHS, etc.
With over 40 international and domestic patents in touch technologies, GT has commercialized a wide range of cost-effective touch products with the following feature options: bevel touch, narrow border, tempered proof, anti-glare, open frame, desktop, etc.
In 2010, we developed SAW multi-touchscreens and are one of the very few that can offer large format multi-touch SAW touch products and solutions. Other milestones include: launching our patented Dust Pro and Water Pro touchscreens in 2003, and producing above 42” size SAW touchscreen in 2008.
Our workforce of more than 300 employees comprises touch technology specialists, professional sales engineers, experienced customer service representatives, skilled production personnel, etc. To handle timely and reliable deliveries for our global customers, two factories with advanced facilities have been set up in Chengdu and Suzhou respectively.
Although we are rooted in China, our sights have always been set on the world from the very beginning. As such, we continually upkeep and upgrade our global business operations and fervently compete on the world stage. Our products have been exported to dozens of countries in Asia, Europe, America, etc, and are widely utilized in the gaming, finance, entertainment, transport, retail, industrial, medical and self-service fields. Consequently, a global sales and service network has been established with subsidiaries, sales offices, and distributors, in order to provide prompt and efficient service for our global clientele.
Future endeavors of GT will bring about more diverse and more cost-effective cutting edge touch products and solutions for our expanding global customer base, and deliver richer information contents at a touch for the world.
“The DSA membership is a who’s who in digital screenmedia,” said David Drain, DSA executive director. “We have a broad cross-section of members, from small start-ups to Fortune 500 companies. Our membership includes users, vendors, network operators, agencies, brands, integrators, pro A/V firms and more. Companies join DSA meet people and companies, gain access to valuable information and to save money – in other words, to be successful.”
About Digital Screenmedia Association
The Digital Screenmedia Association was formed through the April 2010 merger of the Digital Signage Association and the Self-Service & Kiosk Association. With over 650 members, the purpose of the DSA is to advance the growth and excellence of the global digital signage, interactive kiosk and mobile community through advocacy, education and networking. See www.digitalscreenmedia.org.
Pittsburgh-based bank to extend teller hours and improve customer service through live, remote teller over ATM screen
PITTSBURGH, (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Dollar Bank, a 157-year-old regional bank headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pa., will be the first financial institution in its region to install NCR APTRA Interactive Teller, new technology that will revolutionize the delivery of personal banking services. With APTRA Interactive Teller, consumers have the choice of conducting transactions with a live, remote teller via video conference at the ATM, or they can use the traditional ATM experience. Dollar Bank will use the new service to help reduce customer wait time during busy periods of the day and stay open for business longer -- such as during evenings or on weekends.
Dollar Bank will introduce both walk-up and drive-thru ATMs with remote teller services to selected branches late in the second quarter 2012. Dollar Bank is a new NCR customer.
"We have been evaluating this technology and now believe the virtual teller can significantly improve the delivery of service for our customers," said Robert Oeler, president and chief executive officer, Dollar Bank. "Dollar has a long history of using technology to benefit the customer experience. We are excited to be the first bank to introduce NCR's video teller services to the Pittsburgh region. Offering our customers extended evening and weekend hours of operation with APTRA Interactive Teller makes Dollar a more convenient bank for our customers."
"Dollar Bank will utilize a concierge approach to introduce this service to its customers. We will introduce this new, convenient banking service to our customers by having a branch employee show them how the remote teller can be used for their daily banking transactions. Using a video teller is really no different from a service standpoint than using a regular teller," said Jim McQuade, senior vice president of Retail Banking, Dollar Bank.
The efficiency and security created through the centralization of tellers enables financial institutions to transform their branch locations into more effective service and sales environments. APTRA Interactive Teller lets financial institutions offer access to teller services during non-traditional banking hours, build new small-footprint branches, and provide full teller services in areas not served by branches, all while taking advantage of the advanced features of NCR ATMs such as intelligent deposit, bill pay and new account and loan initiation.
NCR introduced APTRA Interactive Teller in 2011, in partnership with uGenius Technologies -- a Utah-based pioneer in video banking solutions.
"The branch experience is critical to a bank's brand and its business performance, and technology can help improve that experience," said Michael O'Laughlin, senior vice president, NCR Financial Services. "Dollar Bank is one of the first of what I expect to be many innovative financial institutions to recognize how APTRA Interactive Teller can help them efficiently bring more services and a better experience to their customers -- without losing that human touch."
To date, more than 1,300 financial institutions in more than 130 countries around the world have purchased NCR SelfServ ATMs. NCR has been the world leader in ATM shipments for 25 consecutive years(2).
About Dollar Bank
Dollar Bank is the largest independent mutual bank in the nation with assets of more than $6 billion. Today, Dollar Bank operates more than 65 branches and loan centers throughout the Pittsburgh and Cleveland metropolitan areas. Utilizing PATs is the latest customer innovation from the bank that first introduced Pay-By-Phone telephone banking in the early 1970s. In February 1997, Dollar Bank was the 16th bank in the country to offer Online Banking, and shortly thereafter our Online Banking service was included in the 1998 Computerworld Smithsonian Innovation Collection. In June 2007, Dollar Bank was the first bank in the region to offer Text Message Banking. In June 2008, we introduced Mobile Online Banking and in 2009, we introduced applications for the iPhone, Android and BlackBerry phones. In 2010, Dollar Bank further enhanced our text message banking service by adding bill payment to the service. For 157 years, Dollar Bank has grown to become a large, full service, regional bank committed to providing the highest quality of banking services to individuals and businesses. Dollar Bank is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
About UGenius Technology
uGenius Technology is revolutionizing access to live transaction services by creating personal, convenient, and efficient methods of servicing customers through the use of personal video transaction technologies. uGenius is the leading firm in providing comprehensive multi-channel video banking solutions to financial institutions. The primary product line is the uGenius Video Banking System which allows financial institutions to provide teller services remotely to customers by using video banking enabled devices. uGenius ( www.uGenius.com ) is based in Sandy, Utah.
About NCR Corporation
NCR Corporation is a global technology company leading how the world connects, interacts and transacts with business. NCR's assisted- and self-service solutions and comprehensive support services address the needs of retail, financial, travel, healthcare, hospitality, entertainment, gaming and public sector organizations in more than 100 countries.
NCR ( www.ncr.com ) is headquartered in Duluth, Georgia.
MINNEAPOLIS, (GlobeNewswire via COMTEX) -- Wireless Ronin Technologies, Inc., a leading marketing technologies solutions provider, has been invited to present at the ROTH Capital Partners 24th Annual Conference. The conference will be held at Ritz Carlton in Laguna Niguel, Calif. on March 12-14, 2012.
Wireless Ronin management is scheduled to present on Monday, March 12 at 4:00 p.m. Pacific time with one-on-one meetings held throughout the day. Management will discuss the company's recent progress and outlook for 2012.
Management's presentation will be webcast live via http://wsw.com/webcast/roth26/rnin/ , and available for replay following the conference in the investor relations section of Wireless Ronin's Web site at www.wirelessronin.com .
For more information about the conference or to schedule a one-on-one meeting with Wireless Ronin management, please contact your ROTH Capital Partners representative.
About ROTH Capital Partners
ROTH Capital Partners, LLC is a relationship-driven investment bank focused on identifying opportunities for institutional investors in U.S.-listed equity securities of companies based in the U.S. and China. Headquartered in Newport Beach, CA, with offices throughout the U.S., Hong Kong and a Shanghai Representative Office, the employee-owned firm provides analytical research, trading, capital raising, and business combination advisory services. ROTH seeks to implement innovative financing strategies to efficiently meet the liquidity and valuation requirements of both its corporate and institutional investor clients. For more information, go to www.roth.com .
About Wireless Ronin Technologies
Wireless Ronin Technologies (WRT) ( www.wirelessronin.com ), is a marketing technologies company with leading expertise in current and emerging digital media solutions, including signage, interactive kiosks, mobile, social media and web, that enable clients to transform how they engage with their customers. WRT provides marketing technology solutions and services to clients, helping increase revenue and improve operating efficiencies in the execution of marketing initiatives. Since the initial launch of RoninCast(R) digital signage software in 2003, WRT led the digital signage industry by providing cutting-edge technology, services and support to its clients. WRT offers an array of services to support its clients' marketing technology needs including consulting, creative development, project management, installation, training, and support and hosting. The company's common stock trades on the NASDAQ Capital Market under the symbol "RNIN".
Streamlined Reward Claims Process, Increased Margins for Channel Partners Are Drivers of Success
CHICAGO, (BUSINESS WIRE) -- NEC Display Solutions of America, a leading provider of commercial LCD display and projector solutions, announced today that Betsy Larson, Vice President of Channel Sales, was named a 2012 Channel Chief by CRN Magazine. CRN, a publication devoted to the worldwide technology reseller channel, recognized the top Channel Chiefs in the industry based on their records of business innovation and dedication to the partner community.
During the past year, Larson enhanced the NEC Rewards Program, making it easier for channel partners to claim rewards and reducing the turnaround time to receive rewards to the shortest in the industry. NEC also developed new services and programs to increase margins for its partners.
Larson has spent the last 14 years with NEC, helping the organization build and nurture relationships with its distributor and partner communities. She credited the organization's innovation for its success over the past year. NEC has continued to expand its solutions offerings -- from vertically focused field sales support to design and engineering. She cited its entry into managed services, specifically content creation and content management in the digital signage space, as other indicators of innovation.
In addition, NEC has expanded its partner base through additional consultative selling and a product lineup that includes entry-level and specialty products to meet the differing needs of end users.
In terms of her own career success, Larson said she is thankful for advice she received at an early age.
"My father has had the most profound impact on my life," she said. "He has instilled in me the importance of being honest, fair, kind and hard-working. Those are attributes shared by my colleagues at NEC, too."
CRN selected the top Channel Chiefs based on policy and program innovations made during the previous year, the amount of revenue their companies generated through partners, their willingness to speak out publicly on behalf of the channel, and the number of years dedicated to channel activities.
About NEC Display Solutions of America, Inc.
Headquartered in Itasca, Ill., NEC Display Solutions of America, Inc., is a leading designer and provider of innovative desktop LCD monitors, commercial- and professional-grade large-screen LCD displays, a diverse line of multimedia and digital cinema projectors, and integrated display solutions. NEC Display Solutions develops leading-edge visual technology and customer-focused solutions for a wide variety of markets, including enterprise, healthcare, education and digital signage. For additional information about NEC Display Solutions of America monitors, consumers can call (866) NEC-MORE, or visit the website at www.necdisplay.com .
About VUKUNET
VUKUNET, from NEC Display Solutions of America, is the engine that powers the digital out-of-home advertising business. VUKUNET is the only universal ad serving platform that drives ads to any digital out-of-home network, regardless of content management system. VUKUNET makes the buying, flighting and reporting of digital out-of-home ad campaigns easy. For additional information about VUKUNET, visit www.vukunet.com or call (877) 805-VUKU.
HAWTHORNE, N.Y. — BTX Technologies, a value-added distributor and manufacturer of interface, integration, and system products, announced that the company has been named the U. S. distributor and technical support provider for Net Display Systems' PADS digital signage software. Net Display Systems is a Microsoft® Gold ISV Partner with signage solutions designed to handle applications with requirements ranging from thousands of displays down to just one. These products are available as software-only solutions or pre-installed on media players that are custom configured by BTX for content levels ranging from basic to media-intensive.
"PADS software provides a simple and powerful solution for any digital signage application," said Greg Schwartz, president of BTX Technologies. "Because the software isn't tied to any specific player, we are able to offer it pre-installed on our custom-configured hardware solutions. An integrator can mix and match players in an individual project depending on the needs of an application. This allows for truly customized and economical solutions that meet the unique needs of each individual client."
The PADS Professional solution consists of five fully integrated applications: Designer, Manager, Server, Viewer, and Agent. Users can design stunning content with fully integrated video, TV, Internet, RSS feeds, flash, and data easily integrated from virtually any database. The Professional system is available with an inexpensive optional desktop viewer application that is ideal for enterprise communications. It allows content such as urgent notifications and general corporate communications to appear on every desktop throughout a company.
The PADS Xpress system features all the same components as PADS Professional, including the desktop viewer application, but it also offers a subset of content and database connectivity options for lower budget requirements. The PADS Standalone system is ideal for applications requiring a single digital sign, such as a display advertising specials at the front of a retail store, and allows for the same range of content and database connectivity as the Professional System.
BTX has designed two media players to complement the Net Display Systems digital signage solution. The low-cost Simple Content Media Player is optimized for digital signage environments with PowerPoint® content, rotating pictures, 720p video, and static text while the Multimedia Intensive Content Media Player adds support for Flash®, 1080p video, scrolling text, and more. Both players are VESA-mount-compatible and include a Windows® operating system and PADS Viewer software pre-installed. Customers can choose one of these media players or contact one of their BTX engineers to help design the perfect players to meet their needs.
Through BTX's "Beyond Distribution" services, the highly experienced and knowledgeable staff at BTX is available to provide integrators unmatched technical support for projects ranging from the smallest to the largest digital signage systems.
"We are thrilled to have BTX as our U.S. channel partner," said Peter de Jong, business partner manager at Net Display Systems. "BTX has the knowledge and experience to assist our mutual customers in the selection and implementation of a wide variety of digital signage applications. Their national outside sales force has been factory-trained, and we've already seen immediate success. We look forward to a long and mutually beneficial relationship with BTX."
About BTX Technologies, Inc.
Founded in 1967, BTX Technologies, Inc. offers "Beyond Distribution" service for its customers. Providing a complete, value-added resource, the company not only distributes and manufacturers the widest range of professional-grade interface, integration and systems products available, but every product it sells is backed by extensive quality control and the unmatched support of BTX's experienced and knowledgeable team. This guarantees that BTX customers can be confident that their products will work right the first time, and that BTX will be there to help every step of the way — from pre-sales support to technical support after installation. To request a free catalog, call 800.666.0996 or visit BTX at www.btx.com.
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Agreements With T-Mobile, AT&T and Sprint; Company Simplifies the Selling, Delivery and Support of Mobile Services for VARs Serving Enterprises and Small-to-Medium Businesses (SMBs)
CLEARWATER, Fla., (GlobeNewswire via COMTEX) -- For today's Value Added Resellers (VARs), the rise in mobility means the opportunity to sell new hardware and software to the masses. Yet without a standing relationship with today's leading mobile carriers, VARs are stopped short of offering customers a complete mobile solution encompassing hardware, software and activation. Challenged by increased complexity and inefficient manual processes, companies are looking for a simple, profitable route to the mobile market. Today, Tech Data Corporation is bridging the gap with the announcement of the general availability of its TDMobility(TM) offering in the United States.
TDMobility is a revolutionary offering for the IT channel, removing the barriers and simplifying the process for entry into the mobile market. TDMobility provides the industry's first end-to-end platform -- standardizing how VARs sell mobile services to end users -- encompassing mobile hardware, software, service plans, activation and billing, regardless of the carrier. Tech Data has key agreements in place with today's leading wireless carriers, including T-Mobile, AT&T and Sprint, enabling resellers to activate lines on behalf of each mobile carrier.
"Today's announcement exemplifies our commitment to strategic diversification and reinforces Tech Data's vision for the importance of mobility in the IT channel," said Joe Quaglia, senior vice president, U.S. Marketing and president, TDMobility at Tech Data. "TDMobility is a groundbreaking offering that changes the way the IT channel in the United States can access mobile devices and solutions. With the continual rise in mobile technology and personal devices, TDMobility provides an unprecedented opportunity for our reseller customers to package a complete mobile solution and achieve success in the growing mobility space."
TDMobility features two flagship offerings, CellManage(TM) and TDActivate(TM), designed to streamline end-users' wireless infrastructure and save customers both time and money. CellManage is the industry's first platform that allows VARs to provide a managed services offering to their clients, allowing them to manage multiple cellular lines through a single portal which provides easy access to manage bills, deployments, asset tracking and procurement of cellular devices. TDActivate subsidizes hardware and pays a portion of the commission up front to each reseller, ensuring positive transactional cash flow for VARs and a supply chain for mobile products and activations that is consistent with other products sourced from Tech Data. Additionally, the Company is arming its customers with the tools needed to be successful by providing access to TDMobility University, which includes sales and product training and access to a demo program.
"As more and more traditional IT products converge with wireless, T-Mobile continues to examine how we can streamline mobility adoption and deliver amazing 4G experiences for businesses of all sizes," said Matt Millen, vice president of Small and Medium Business Sales at T-Mobile USA. "Tech Data's impressive TDMobility platform will allow more than 65,000 resellers to offer the latest T-Mobile mobility solutions -- from tablets and mobile hotspots to plans and services, delivering tremendous value to the customer's bottom line."
To learn more about TDMobility, visit www.tdmobility.com .
About Tech Data
Founded in 1974, Tech Data Corporation is a global leader and innovator in technology distribution. Its advanced logistical capabilities and value-added services enable 125,000 resellers in more than 100 countries to efficiently and cost effectively support the diverse technology needs of end users. Posting record earnings for three consecutive years, Tech Data generated $24.4 billion in net sales for the fiscal year ending January 31, 2011, and is ranked 109th on the Fortune 500. With increased growth, the company is actively recruiting top talent to join its dynamic team. For career opportunities, connect with us on LinkedIn, Facebook, or visit http://www.techdata.com/content/visitor/abouttd/careers/default.aspx . To learn more about Tech Data, sign up for RSS feeds at http://www.techdata.com/rss.aspx or visit www.techdata.com .
Premier Digital Media Event Continues Dedication to Provide Elite Quality Experience
TRUMBULL, Conn. -- Customer Engagement Technology World (CETW) is pleased to announce new partnerships with Adweek, the Mobile Marketing Research Association (MMRA) and the Connected TV Marketing Association (CTVMA) for its spring conference in San Francisco March 28-29, 2012. Bringing together the worlds of technology, communication and business, CETW is dedicated to examining the integration of emerging media across multiple channels and exploring how to best utilize these channels to activate customer engagement. CETW is the premier tradeshow event that provides strategic business solutions to those focused on using digital media such as mobile marketing, kiosks & self-service, digital signage and digital out-of-home/place based media to enhance their customer engagement programs.
"CETW is thrilled to be partnering with organizations that understand and emphasize the role digital marketing and advertising play in customer engagement programs," said Lawrence Dvorchik, general manager of CETW. "We are committed to providing the highest quality experience for professionals focused on utilizing digital media to interact with their customers. Each partnership brings unique and innovative insight to our attendees at CETW and we look forward to working with them."
CETW works closely with its media and association partners to co-market the event and bring awareness to their members and subscribers. Partners also contribute to the development of educational programs and act in an advisory capacity to ensure attendees have a productive and comprehensive event experience.
For more than 30 years, Adweek has distinguished itself as the go-to resource for the latest news and trends impacting the advertising, media and marketing world. "We strive to consistently deliver insightful content targeted specifically toward professionals in our industry," said Mark Beckham, creative services director of Adweek. "We are delighted to partner with CETW as it shares a common interest to serve the needs of those focused on using advertising, marketing and media in their business approach."
The MMRA is a global trade association dedicated to the promotion and development of professional standards and ethics for conducting marketing research on mobile devices. The association provides its members -- marketing research firms, technology developers, marketing consultants and trade media -- access to pertinent data about consumers and business professionals who use mobile devices. "Mobile marketing research will play a crucial role in the marketing and business world as people's reliance on and usage of these devices continues to increase," said Mark Michelson, MMRA's executive director. "We are excited to partner with CETW and foster greater opportunities for industry professionals to share and develop strategies, standards and ethics regarding the use of mobile devices for marketing research."
CTVMA is an international trade body designed to benefit CEMs, operators, ad networks and organizations from the advertising, media, broadcast programming and entertainment industries. CTVMA is an advocate of providing ways for industry professionals to discuss ideas, standards and business opportunities regarding Connected TV platforms. "With the digital world evolving every day, television is potentially the most influential medium to become interactive and connected," said Zachary Weiner, president of CTVMA. "By working with CETW we can help create an environment where those linked to marketing, social media and digital screenmedia can gather, share best practices and explore strategies for success in this space."
About Customer Engagement Technology World
Customer Engagement Technology World events cater to the purchasing & educational needs of venues, brands, advertising agencies, network operators, integrators, resellers and distributors, to enable them to gain better strategies and technology to engage their customers. For 15 years, Customer Engagement Technology World (featuring KioskCom & The Digital Signage Show) has delivered strategic, marketing and technical business solutions for organizations focused on enhancing their customer engagement programs through digital media such as kiosks & self-service, digital signage, digital out-of-home/place based media, mobile and other customer-facing technologies. Attendees come to CETW because they know they will receive high-value opportunities from education to networking and product demonstrations. CETW is owned and operated by JD Events and is the official show of the Digital Screenmedia Association. For more information on Customer Engagement Technology World, visit www.cetworld.com
The DSA Party @ CETW will be held at The City Club of San Francisco on Mar. 28 from 7-10 p.m. and will include a presentation of the DSA Industry Excellence Award winners. Registration will open Feb. 29.
On Wednesday, Mar. 28, the Digital Screenmedia Association (DSA) will hold "The DSA Party @ CETW" at The City Club of San Francisco from 7-10 p.m.
The party is in conjunction with Customer Engagement Technology World (CETW), a conference and expo on digital signage, mobile marketing, self-service kiosks and social media, which is being held Mar. 28-29 at Moscone West Convention Center.
The City Club of San Francisco is located on the top two floors of the historic Pacific Stock Exchange building in the heart of downtown San Francisco. Described as “a sophisticated Art Deco jewel,” The City Club houses a Diego Rivera fresco from 1931 and offers views of downtown San Francisco, including the iconic Transamerica Pyramid.
At the networking event, DSA will name the winners of the 2012 DSA Industry Excellence Awards. The awards honor the best digital signage, mobile and self-service kiosk technology deployments across all vertical market segments.
Registration will open on February 29. Attendance will be limited to 250 people so attendees are encouraged to book early.
Visible Spectrum, Inc. located in Burr Ridge, IL today introduced VSI 1.3, a substantial enhancement of its web-based system for effortlessly creating custom HD video content for any digital platform.
In this new version, users can search VSI’s cloud of 17.4 million images and videos, seamlessly add any image or video simply by dragging to and from the cloud search page to their clipboard, add custom text and other elements at the keyboard, and preview their compositions in real-time before buying.
John Malec, VSI’s CEO, stated: “Version 1.3 is a real jump forward. It is difficult both powering up a tool’s functionality while simultaneously making it easier and more intuitive to use. With version 1.3 we’ve done just that.”
High on the list of improvements in version 1.3 is the new clipboard which remains visible throughout the composition process. Users can load the clipboard with images and videos dragged from VSI’s cloud search results to the clipboard, or upload them from their computer. When evaluating different creative treatments, the user can drag any thumbnail from the clipboard directly into a composition. Alternatives may be viewed in context of the composition and many treatments evaluated without the user incurring any fee. Only when the user is satisfied with the final result is the composition purchased – at a low cost usually between $125 and $250.
VSI templates are not the flat two dimensional templates common to digital signage. Rather, they can include state-of-the-art “2.5D motion” making them the equal of more elaborate television or blockbuster movie creations.
While anyone may use VSI without a license, VSI also offers a White Label and an Enterprise License that provide additional capabilities. Licensed users may create and upload their own templates for subsequent customization on the platform. They may automate the customization of content by linking to a database to fill in price or text fields. And, they receive secure private storage of assets in VSI’s cloud. Licensees may also utilize direct placement of video files into their Content Management Software (CMS) via an API.
For the pay-per-use user, Version 1.3 also incorporates on-line account creation and new account management tools. It provides the user with the option of direct file download, or direct posting to YouTube and other popular social media sites.
Founded in 2011, Visible Spectrum, Inc. provides a web-based cloud platform for creating custom HD video for any digital platform – Internet, TV, DOOH or Mobile platforms. Go to www.visiblespectrum.com for more information or contact Suzy Suker at .
FreedomPay Partners with ZIVELO to Develop New Self-Service Kiosks for its Payment and Transaction Management Solutions
Radnor, PA/Marion, IN (PRWEB) - FreedomPay, a leader in the payment and transaction management sector announces their partnership agreement with ZIVELO, a recognized innovator within the self-service kiosk and digital signage industry. This agreement grants FreedomPay direct access to ZIVELO’s complete line of products.
FreedomPay turned to ZIVELO to combine their self-service payment platform with the kiosk manufacturer’s industry-proven designs to offer an unparalleled turnkey solution.
“We shopped around extensively before making the decision to partner with ZIVELO to build custom kiosks for FreeWay, our Software as a Service platform, and found that not all kiosks are created equal. With ZIVELO we knew that we would receive a high quality, American-made system that would meet our brand standards,” says Sam Bellamy, Chief Innovation Officer of FreedomPay, “We have successfully deployed multiple ZIVELO kiosks and are consistently impressed by the craftsmanship and exceptional customer service.”
FreedomPay offers a single gateway for self-service payment and transaction solutions to companies across a variety of industries. The Software as a Service (SAAS) FreeWay, the world's first and most flexible gateway, joins all areas of payment and transaction management into a single, easy-to-use interface and reporting system.
“FreedomPay is at the forefront of self-service transaction management systems and offers first-class solutions and support that are rare to come by,” says Ziver Birg, CEO of ZIVELO, “We are excited to partner with such an innovative company and are looking forward to many successful deployments together.”
About FreedomPay
FreedomPay solutions bridge the gap between legacy payment systems and new technology with a next generation cloud-based platform includes payment and incentive technologies that integrate with live POS systems, a state-of-the-art gateway that transports exceedingly detailed data, rigorous security tools and the ability to leverage the platform to improve sales, customer retention, and incentive effectiveness.
For more information about FreedomPay, please visit http://www.freedompay.com.
About ZIVELO
ZIVELO has rapidly grown to become the world’s largest self-service kiosk manufacturer, with over 250,000 square feet of manufacturing facilities and over 200 employees. The design, engineering, and manufacturing of their public terminal systems are completely contained within the United States, allowing them to offer rapid turnaround of product delivery.
ZIVELO’s product line is well known globally and with over 50 resellers and distributors throughout the US, Canada, Europe, South Africa and Australia has been utilized by customers across multiple industries such as Coca-Cola, Nike, Verizon, Hilton, US Steel, CIA, FBI, Siemens, Boeing, MIT, NASA and the US Army.
For more information about ZIVELO or its line of kiosks and digital signage, please visit http://www.zivelo.com or contact info(at)zivelo(dot)com.
Microspace Communications exceeds growth estimates, poised for additional milestones in 2012
Raleigh, NC (PRWEB) - Microspace Communications Corporation saw a year of significant growth in both new and existing customers and market segments in 2011. In terms of existing customers, 2011 saw a high percentage of Velocity™ customers reaching the end of their contract terms for audio, video, and data delivery services. As the year progressed, Microspace was successful in renewing over 95% of these customers with new multiyear agreements. “Our successful year of renewing Velocity services speaks highly of the level of service and dedication to customers that Microspace provides. We are thrilled that we will continue to provide services on the Velocity platform well into the next decade. “ stated Greg Hurt, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Microspace.
In addition to existing customers and market segments, Microspace saw growth in new and emerging areas such as digital cinema, digital signage and cable network advertising distribution services.
Microspace’s technology proved ideal for a wide variety of digital signage applications. Whether a signage network required streaming, file delivery, full time connectivity or just a weekly or monthly content update, Microspace provided a solution that fit the need perfectly.
In Digital Cinema, Microspace continued to be a leader in both digital movie delivery and the delivery of live alternative content to digital movie screens. Microspace’s alternative content program expanded to 29 live events in 2011. These were broadcast live from cities around the globe, including Moscow, Paris, Milan, London and Tokyo
In 2012, Microspace Digital Cinema will also deliver a full slate of releases from one major studio as well as partial slates of select releases from several other major studios. Much of the renewed interest in Microspace’s satellite delivery solution is based around the presentation of Microspace’s OTP plan, OPEN, TRANSPARENT & PROVEN, at ShowEast this past year. This transparent business model allows each of the stakeholders to see and understand the contributions and efficiencies of satellite delivery for digital cinema.
“As the motion picture industry has started to see maturity and consolidation occur in the digital cinema delivery space, Microspace felt it was critically important for each of the stakeholder groups to understand the relative benefits and efficiencies of satellite delivery. With the OPEN, TRANSPARENT & PROVEN plan—studios, exhibitors and alternative content providers all have a clear understanding of how the model works from all sides and are shown a clear path to the efficiencies and savings that can be realized using Microspace for digital cinema delivery,” stated Curt Tilly, Director of Digital Cinema Distribution at Microspace.
2011 also saw Microspace expanding into services complimentary to its traditional satellite offerings including Microspace’s new Cellcast™ product. Cellcast™ is a hybrid service offering that utilizes cellular networks along with Microspace’s traditional satellite services to provide cost effective hybrid solutions for efficient data delivery and management. “Used together or separately Velocity™ and Cellcast™ allow Microspace to develop market segments that have traditionally been hard to reach with satellite alone.” Hurt continued “As technologies develop that have potential benefits to existing and future customers, Microspace remains committed to being at the forefront of managed content delivery”
About Microspace
Microspace Communications Corporation (Microspace), a subsidiary of Capitol Broadcasting Company, is the leader in satellite services for digital cinema, business communications and digital signage. The company operates the largest global business satellite broadcasting network with over 250,000 remote links worldwide. With a 20-year heritage, Microspace's Velocity® satellite services power networks for Fortune 500 organizations as well as many small and medium size companies. Microspace uses the Intelsat network for delivering services to the digital cinema industry.
MONTREAL and CHICAGO — Haivision Network Video today announced results for its fiscal year 2011. The company has achieved another year of significant revenue growth with a 47 percent increase over fiscal year 2010, contributing to a 50-percent CAGR over the past six years. Haivision technology is focused on intelligent media pipelines that incorporate video, graphics, and metadata to help customers to build, manage, and distribute its media content to users throughout an organization or across the Internet.
Haivision has also increased its profitability steadily, ending 2011 with its 16th consecutive quarter of positive EBITDA results. "The company has fueled its rapid growth over the past six years through organically generated profits rather than depending on outside capital," said Mirko Wicha, president and CEO of Haivision.
Supported by the company's strong fiscal performance, Haivision has been able to successfully acquire and integrate four software companies in just over two years — Video Furnace, CoolSign™, KulaByte™, and MontiVision Imaging Technologies — each with strong complementary technology and unique market positions. The acquisitions have significantly contributed to Haivision's end-to-end proposition within the IP media delivery market, supporting the company's leading position in high-performance H.264 video encoding with enterprise IP video management, digital signage, and Internet media encoding and transcoding.
Haivision released three new product technologies in 2011 that are expected to contribute significantly to the company's continued growth. The Viper™ multichannel HD video recording and streaming appliance is positioned toward opportunities in both the medical and education markets. The Kraken real-time transcoding appliance is extending the well-established position of Haivision's Piranha™ and Makito Air™ encoding products within the military intelligence, reconnaissance, and surveillance (ISR) markets. Finally, Haivision launched HyperStream™, an Internet media cloud transcoding service based on KulaByte software transcoding. HyperStream enables over-the-top (OTT) media delivery within the broadcast, sports, entertainment, and faith markets.
"Haivision is now unique in providing end-to-end solutions bridging enterprise and Internet media applications," said Peter Maag, chief marketing officer of Haivision. "We deliver best-in-class technologies and associated workflows for media delivery both inside and outside of the firewall."
"Haivision is successful due to a unique combination of market understanding, channel dedication, technology leadership, and fiscal diligence," added Wicha. "As our recent acquisitions mature within our channels and we extend our strengths within the enterprise towards OTT and mobile solutions, Haivision is very well positioned to continue its growth across our focus segments."
Haivision now has over 160 employees across four continents. Haivision sells its products through more than 300 market-focused OEMs, integrators, and resellers globally. Supporting the channel partners and customers, Haivision has corporate and development offices in Montreal, Chicago, Beaverton, Austin, Hamburg, Dubai, and Hong Kong.
Information about Haivision products and solutions is available at www.haivision.com.
About Haivision Network Video
Haivision delivers advanced technology for streaming, recording, managing, and distributing secure IP video and interactive media within the enterprise, education, medical/healthcare, and federal/military markets. Haivision is a private company based in Montreal and Chicago, with technical excellence centers in Beaverton, Austin, and Hamburg. Having established a global sales and support organization, Haivision distributes its products through resellers, system integrators, distributors, and OEMs worldwide. More information is available at www.haivision.com.
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Self-service kiosks for Internet access and Wi-Fi hotspots help people get online, stay in touch and do business – especially in places where domestic broadband access is limited. GWD Media, the international supplier of Genkiosk, the kiosk software, has announced a new drive into regions where these services offer most value.
Now You Can Pay Your Electricity Bill at a Self-Service Kiosk - Maybe at the Last Moment before you get Cut Off!
Sheffield, UK. (PRWEB) February 15, 2012 Genkiosk is the most powerful management system for self-service kiosks. Commercial clients around the world already benefit from the visibility and control that the kiosk software provides, allowing them to maximise profitability on kiosk estates designed for:
Paying bills
Printing photos
Accessing the Internet or information
Transferring money
Browsing and shopping.
Now, after commissioning a white paper on Internet access globally, Genkiosk will be given extra impetus in regions where the business case is especially strong.
This means that end-users will gain too – from the ease and speed of doing what they want, when they want.
Jed Fraser, Chief Marketing Officer of GWD Media, the developers of Genkiosk explains: “The research shows priority regions where the match between the need for self-service kiosks and the benefits attainable are especially strong. We debated long and hard where to focus our efforts – and the first result is this boost to our activity in Indonesia and the Philippines. Check the findings in the white paper and you’ll see that the opportunities in diverse sectors around the globe are significant.”
This drive supplements Genkiosk services like bill payment, retail, and money transfer - which match the booming requirements of populations looking for easy, flexible facilities, without the need for bank accounts or credit cards.
Genkiosk has seen self-service kiosks growing hugely in popularity over the last few years. Not everywhere, but in certain parts of the world, wherever the commercial proposition makes sense for customers and end-users.
The kiosks are simple and fast to use. The availability is high – up to 24 hours a day – and they often remove the need for customers to stand in line or wait for human assistance.
The result for end users: they get what they want - quick and easy.
Long established in North America and Europe, high growth areas in recent years have included the Middle East and the Pacific Rim. Examples include the UAE and the Island of Fiji, where Genkiosk is already well established.
Jed Fraser comments: “Self-service kiosks are really a reflection of local society. Where they can help people do what they want – or need – they make sense. Simple. This might be migrant workers sending money home from Dubai, people getting online in Internet cafes in Fiji, or users anywhere paying their bills (perhaps at the last minute before the electricity is cut off).”
Genkiosk was first released in Europe, and has now gone global. Location is no longer critical to taking full control of self-service estates, as James Oladujoye, CEO of GWD Media explains: “Going into the Cloud – where Genkiosk computer services are delivered remotely regardless of global region – has transformed our business. Customers everywhere deserve– and demand – the very best. Nowadays, why should it matter which part of the world you are in, as far as software services are concerned? Our new clients everywhere will enjoy the latest and the best – just like our existing customers in Dubai, London, Seattle or wherever.”
About Genkiosk
Genkiosk, from GWD Media was first developed to run and manage pay-as-you-go Internet kiosks. It has now grown to cover the full range of self-service applications.
After launching in Europe, it expanded first to the Americas, then the Middle East and beyond, going global via multinational customers and now with direct clients as far afield as Fiji in the South Pacific.
Genkiosk is delivered via the Cloud, maximizing service and availability in every region of the world.
VeoVend, the sister of Genkiosk, provides the same monitoring and management services for more traditional vending (snacks, drinks, beverages, retail.) A hardware plug-in, with mobile phone SIM, gives online access to even the most basic vending machine.
GWD Media is headquartered in Sheffield, UK, and operates worldwide.
Next-Gen Technology and Next-Gen Looks; Panoramic, Capacitive Multi-Touch Control Surface A Multi-Tasking Wonder
RICHARDSON, Texas – AMX®, the leading provider of solutions that simplify the implementation, maintenance, and use of technology to create effective environments, today announced the immediate availability of the Modero® X Series Touch Panels. The family of frameless, panoramic and widescreen touch panels with a low-profile design offer more usable real estate for control, applications and video. The user experience and look of these edge-2-edge glass touch panels is nothing short of stunning.
The panoramic, capacitive multi-touch screen of the Modero X completely redefines the touch panel user experience. And, with its low-profile design, whether on a conference room table or a coffee table, the Modero X never obstructs the view of the user or distracts communications with other people in the room. Its innovative design allows users access to several applications with minimal navigation and the ability to manage multiple video windows simultaneously, such as presenting, controlling and previewing. And because of its incredibly intuitive user-interface, anyone that approaches a Modero X, regardless of skill or technical familiarity can "Start Presentation" or "Watch Blu-ray" with no instruction, just a touch.
"While the Modero X Series is a radical departure from last-generation touch panels, we didn't stop there - we tried to anticipate the future of device personalization," said AMX Chief Technology Officer Robert Noble. "We expect Near Field Communications to be a big player in creating a truly personalized home or office and Modero X owners will be ready to take advantage of this technology as it is integrated into more devices."
There are many advanced technologies that make the Modero X Series truly stand out against other touch panels in the marketplace: an integrated high definition camera in tabletop models for video chat and conferencing, Bluetooth and USB external phone connections, high definition video streaming and support for NFC are a just a few.
With the initial shipment, AMX is releasing the 20.3" and 19.4" panoramic models, in tabletop and wall-mounted options. The 20.3" model measures an impressive 18.7" wide and 7.75" tall for over 145 square inches of usable control surface. The 19.4" model measures an equally impressive 18.7" wide and 5.15" tall creating over 96 square inches of usable control surface.
The three additional Modero X Series models, in 4.3", 7" and 10" widescreen, will begin shipping in Q2, 2012.
To learn more about the new Modero X Series from AMX, visit www.amx.com/Xseries.
About AMX
AMX hardware and software solutions simplify the implementation, maintenance, and use of technology to create effective environments. With the increasing number of technologies and operating platforms at work and home, AMX solves the complexity of managing this technology with reliable, consistent and scalable systems. Our award-winning products span control and automation, system-wide switching and audio/video signal distribution, digital signage and technology management. They are implemented worldwide in conference rooms, homes, classrooms, network operation / command centers, hotels, entertainment venues, broadcast facilities, among others.
AMX was founded in 1982 and is a member of the Duchossois Group of Companies. For more information, visit www.amx.com.
AMX and Modero are trademarks of AMX, LLC registered in the U.S. and other countries. All product and company names herein may be trademarks of their registered owners.
Magnetic 3D and BML-Blackbird Launch Partnership With Exclusive Showcase At Roseland Ballroom
New York, NY - Magnetic 3D, the global leader in autostereoscopic "glasses-free" 3D displays and digital signage solutions, today announced that it has selected BML-Blackbird Theatrical Services, a leading national provider of technical event production services, as its official professional audio/video rental partner for the Event and Entertainment Industries. Together, the companies are creating one-of-a-kind 3D experiences using Magnetic 3D's proprietary glasses-free 3D Enabled™ Technology. To kick off the partnership, BML-Blackbird and Magnetic 3D will host an open house at Roseland Ballroom where they will present cutting-edge solutions that span 3D digital signage, digital information display, 3D gaming, 3D visuals for events, trade show concepts, and beyond. The exclusive event will take place on Thursday, February 16 from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM; private appointments are also available. To request access to the event, interested parties can contact .
BML-Blackbird is a New York area based premier provider of technical event production services on a national basis to the event and entertainment industries. Their areas of expertise include theatrical lighting, Intelligent lighting, rigging, staging, and audio. Additionally, their full service video department offers high-end projection systems, large formats displays, LCD and Plasma screens to 103", LED Walls, and video capture packages. BML-Blackbird services over 1500 events annually with some of the most well-recognized names in the world in venues all across the country. Rental services are also provided to a multitude of shows and productions. BML-Blackbird's event services, include work on sporting events such as the NY Jets half time shows, the U.S. Open, and a season lighting/effects package for the Philadelphia 76'ers; movies and television shows such as BlueBlood, The Good Wife, and 30 Rock; live event experiences such as Lady Gaga's launch at Barneys NY; numerous concert tours with such artists as Three Doors Down, The Allman Brothers Band and The Jonas Brothers; scores of trade show applications; and experiential marketing projects.
"We are constantly looking for ways to integrate new technologies into our suite of offerings," said BML-Blackbird's President Eric Todd. "Our partnership with Magnetic 3D clearly raises the bar on our offerings and capabilities to deliver the most current and cutting edge technology to our client base and their E3D technology is way ahead of the market in glasses-free 3D. It's exciting to be in the forefront of the burgeoning 3D industry and we anticipate significant demand for these products for both the events industry as well as the full spectrum of marketing and promotional applications."
Magnetic 3D has provided BML-Blackbird with exclusive access to the company to support the marketing and rental of its products to clients in a wide range of applications. This allows Magnetic 3D's team to focus on the development of 3D content with its Creative Team delivering next generation experiences for BML-Blackbird's clients in 3D. This includes custom content creation from the ground up, and the modification and conversion of existing 2D content into appropriate 3D visual imagery.
"Glasses-free 3D has the ability to add another level of excitement and engagement to any event, experience or marketing campaign", said Tom Zerega, CEO and Founder of Magnetic 3D, "and its a great way to stay relevant with today's 3D savvy audiences who expect the entertainment industry to be ahead of the curve with innovative non-glasses based 3D technology. Partnering with BML-Blackbird was a natural fit for us as we have had an increased demand for glasses-free 3D solutions to support events on a national basis. BML offers the opportunity to connect with leading companies in event industry and their expert team provides the wherewithal to deliver the highest quality 3D experience possible in demanding environments.
About Magnetic 3D
Headquartered in New York City, Magnetic 3D (www.magnetic3d.com) designs and produces industry leading end-to-end autostereoscopic 3D display solutions, 3D digital media and 3D services. Magnetic 3D's Enabl3D™ hardware and software solution modifies flat panel displays, enabling them to show High-Definition 3D video content without the need for any special eyewear. The company focuses on exceeding client's 2D expectations by delivering the highest quality, glasses-free 3D visual experience in retail digital signage, hospitality, movie-theaters, casino gaming, hotels and other public venues.
About BML-Blackbird
BML-Blackbird (www.bmlblackbird.com) is a Theatrical Services Company and a leading national provider of technical event production services. With over 30 years of production experience, BML-Blackbird provides a broad array of services to the arts, entertainment, and event industries including theatrical lighting systems and equipment, rigging, staging, audio systems, and comprehensive technical and production services. BML-Blackbirds projects span across numerous industries including special events, film, television, concerts, business meetings, sporting events, retail environments, and trade shows. BML-Blackbird services over 1500 events annually in addition to supplying rental equipment to clients around the country.
Enhanced Software Offers Users Unmatched Control and Customization Capabilities for Digital Signage and Interactive Solution Deployments
DALLAS, (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Reflect Systems, Inc., the premier rich media solution provider that delivers immersive customer experiences through technology and integrated services, today announced the release of ReflectView 6. Building on a tradition of excellence in providing in-store digital signage and displays, the latest version of Reflect's signature rich media suite enhances its market-leading product with developments in content and channel tagging, preview capabilities and distribution that make it easier than ever for businesses to customize, manage and transmit content seamlessly on any scale.
Recognized as the only rich media solutions provider to offer true mass scalability for deployments, ReflectView is the trusted partner for major retailers like Best Buy, Target, GameStop, and Verizon Wireless to power in-store media ranging from digital signage for merchandising to interactive applications. ReflectView 6 enhances this inherent scalability with updates to key functions creating an even more robust solution for businesses seeking to maximize their customers' in-store experience.
Taken as a whole, these updates make it easier than ever for content managers, marketers and technology professionals to create and customize their in-store rich media operations.
Content, Channel and Playlist Tagging
New to ReflectView is an in-depth tagging system that allows users to apply descriptive tags and rules to individual files, playlists and channels, resulting in more efficient content management. The tagging system ensures the right messages are experienced in the right way and helps streamline the content management process in a number of ways:
-- Usage rules create safeguards that prevent unfavorable combinations of files, playlists or channels such as landscape files played on portrait video screens or standard-definition files displayed on high-definition channels.
-- A tiered rule system also allows users to see whether a particular file is "recommended," "allowed," "not recommended" or "prohibited" for a particular channel or playlist and sort accordingly.
-- Descriptive tags make it easy to search for content that meets specific criteria.
Preview Capabilities
ReflectView users now have the ability to preview content (videos and playlists) in the ReflectView Publisher as well as through a link-sharing feature that allows individual content files and full playlists to be accessed from desktops, laptops, tablets and even smartphones and experienced in the same way as at a site. This new feature has been designed with efficiency in mind as multiple viewers can preview and comment on content quickly without the hassle of access restrictions or content quality concerns.
Reporting
With ReflectView 6, users have an even greater pool of data and metrics at their disposal for requesting reports. Content playback can now be evaluated using even more specific parameters including location/classifications, content tags as well as date range and content type. Access to these new report parameters allows users to provide all manner of playback reports sliced and diced to meet any reporting needs.
Delivery
Reflect has also added two distinct content delivery features to ReflectView 6 designed to complement its scalability and provide greater control over management of content streams. Users are now able to employ "interrupt mode," which pauses transfers mid-stream to allow content to be inserted for rapid delivery, and "prioritization mode," which allows the sender to place content at varying priority levels within the transfer queue.
The latest additions to ReflectView are part of an ongoing effort by Reflect to continue delivering service that is both world-class and easily managed. ReflectView was originally introduced in 2005 and has since been employed by more than 20 major brands, retail chains and businesses, and its digital media network has been used to manage more than 250,000 screens throughout the United States and Canada.
"ReflectView 6 is truly a next-generation software suite because it builds on the successes of past models, combining breakthrough features that anticipate our clients' needs with capabilities that exceed their expectations," said Rick Mattock, CTO of Reflect. "Retailers look to us to help them engage and inform their customers in a manner that incites business growth and customer satisfaction. We've designed ReflectView 6 to ensure that they have the most comprehensive and effective digital signage system at their disposal."
About Reflect
Founded in 2001, Reflect is a leading, national full-service provider of digital out-of-home merchandising and advertising solutions for digital signage, interactive applications and assisted shopping. ReflectView is the most flexible, scalable and proven digital media management solution on the market. Headquartered in Dallas, Reflect has a decade of industry experience developing some of the largest digital media networks in North America, including Best Buy, GameStop, Target and Verizon Wireless. Reflect serves mid- to large-size companies, specializing in retail, banking/finance, hospitality, and entertainment. For more information, please visit www.reflectsystems.com .
Digital Display Technology Allows for the Creativity of Architects to Realize Their Vision
KITCHENER, Ont. – World-class technology converges with world-class facilities at the Stephen Hawking Centre at the Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics in Waterloo, Ont., Canada, where 84 Christie® MicroTiles® are visually communicating a range of scientific research, training and outreach messages for a variety of audiences – including some of the world’s brightest minds. Located in the lobby, itself a mix of angles and multiple perspectives, the Christie MicroTiles array is assembled as an irregular hexagon, creating a dynamic media wall to welcome and inform all visitors.
“The video wall’s shape is arranged in a ‘V’ with a narrow base of three MicroTiles wide and works its way up to eight wide at the top of the array,” said Randy Pagnan, President, RP Visual Solutions (RPV). “Any MicroTiles array greater than five tiles high benefit greatly from a consolidated back frame, which is what RPV constructed; our adjustability and capability to align each MicroTile guarantees the tight seams of the video wall. MicroTiles allow the flexibility to provide that ‘architectural’ look Perimeter was seeking to achieve.”
The scale, diversity, and modular design of Christie MicroTiles in architectural spaces allow a building’s design and the organization occupying it to ‘speak’ with the Christie MicroTiles as the creative medium.
“The wall’s design is a fusion of messaging, mission and architecture – and it all came together because of the Christie MicroTiles technology,” said John Matlock, Director of External Relations and Public Affairs at Perimeter Institute. “The flexibility of MicroTiles allowed for the whole space to come together in a very exciting way. The unique shape of the media wall – including a functioning passageway – is in line with the architect’s vision of the main entrance to Perimeter Institute.”
Matlock explained that Perimeter’s small in-house graphics and audiovisual team needed a visual display technology that would enable them to manipulate and update zones, backgrounds and the overall display with ease. With the use of vibrant color, the MicroTiles’ digital canvas enables the Institute’s graphic artist to create, import, and display high-resolution and highly detailed scientific animations to help share abstract concepts in theoretical physics. In addition, the MicroTiles display will share daily news about the many research, training and outreach activities taking place throughout the facility.
“In the past we had plasma displays to impart basic information – times, dates, names. However, in expanding the research center, the Christie MicroTiles’ high-resolution capabilities, color and clarity really took us to that next level where we could bring information to life in all new ways, including the display of highly detailed scientific images and computer-generated animations,” Matlock continued.
“Many different communities – researchers, trainees, students, teachers, members of the public and even our many stakeholders – pass by and speak in overwhelmingly positive tones about the media wall. The Christie MicroTiles provide a ‘wow’ factor when we share information about Perimeter’s purposes and other messaging. I think we are in an ideal position with Christie MicroTiles to keep the communications as fresh, impactful and awe-inspiring as the Stephen Hawking Centre itself.”
“Christie MicroTiles allow for the creativity of architects to realize their vision and do things they couldn’t do only a few years ago,” Pagnan concluded.
About Christie®
Christie Digital Systems Canada Inc. is a global visual technologies company and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ushio, Inc., Japan, (JP:6925). Consistently setting the standards by being the first to market some of the world’s most advanced projectors and complete system displays, Christie is recognized as one of the most innovative visual technology companies in the world. From retail displays to Hollywood, mission critical command centers to classrooms and training simulators, Christie display solutions and projectors capture the attention of audiences around the world with dynamic and stunning images. Visit www.christiedigital.com.
Keywest Technology draws on ten years of digital signage experience to provide a handy checklist to help marketing managers achieve their communication goals.
Whether working with an in-house art department or an outside agency, make sure your digital signage content achieves what you want.
Lenexa, KS (PRWEB) - Digital signage is going mainstream as a medium. Simply look around in retail stores, shopping malls, arenas, gas stations, hotel lobbies, restaurants, and just about any other place you can image, a consumer is bound to see one or more digital signs.
However, even though digital signs are growing in popularity, they are likely to be a rather new medium for the majority of media creators, like graphic designers and animators, which many marketing managers turn to to create compelling content and achieve communications goals.
Of course, larger businesses with in-house graphic artists possessing expertise in the design of brochures, reports and other printed collateral will likely tap into talented staff to develop social content. However, many business prefer to outsource such creative endeavors, working with a creative agency that specializes in television commercials and advertising. Regardless, both are creative, talented and have an abundance of knowledge and experience to bring to the table. The challenge for marketing managers is communicating the unique demands of digital signage content to them and directing them so they deliver the message that progressive businesses need.
Following some or all of the recommendations on this handy checklist should help focus a creative team’s talent regardless of their prior experience, or lack of experience, in creating a digital signage portfolio.
Clearly state what you wish to accomplish. Explain precisely how the signs are to be used. Will they be informational in nature? Do you want to sell a product or service with the signs? Is the communication mission straightforward like that of a menu board or more nuanced?
Define your target audience. Layout as much demographic information, i.e. age, sex, ethnic background, and psychographic information, including interests, attitudes and opinions, of your intended viewers as possible.
Identify where the sign or signs will be located. Giving your creative team this information will inform decisions they make later about the appearance, placement and dwell time of content they will create.
Explain desired quality. In today’s world, it is hard to imagine that the display or displays to be used won’t be HDTVs. But even if that’s the case, will they be 720p, 1080i or even 1080p displays? That information will be helpful when content is created and may reduce the need for up, down or cross conversion of video, graphics and animation content.
Visual SPAM. Because digital signage is becoming more common, the level of “visual noise” is also increasing. This should be considered along with the sensibilities of the target demographic. Work with your designers in creating a pleasing visual environment that will be more readily received by a discerning audience. Avoid excessive in-your-face content that may wax against the shopping experience by overloading the senses. Too much eye candy is not a good thing –it can give eye pain.
Define duration. On a macro level, your messaging will be used for a finite period before it must be updated or changed entirely. On a micro level, individual pieces of content will dwell on the screen before being updated by the next item in the list. Information about both will help your team in creating content that can accomplish its communications task in the allotted time on screen as well as give the team a way to begin building a workable content production schedule.
Discuss the number of onscreen zones desired. Start out by giving your team an idea of how many discrete areas of onscreen real estate you envision to communicate your message and what you believe should be communicated in each. Don’t consider this the last word on the topic. Rather use your list as a point of departure to discuss and ultimately define how many zones actually will be used.
Identify existing content resources. While you will want your content to be fresh, engaging and designed to meet your communications goals, there is no sense reinventing the wheel when existing resources can be used or repurposed. For example, if you intend to communicate to owners of high performance cars as they wait in a car dealer’s service area, an existing RSS feed of Formula One, Indy Car and NASCAR race results and news might be available already for an onscreen crawl.
Whether or not graphic designers are experienced with digital signage, they will appreciate the guidance marketing managers give by discussing the items in the checklist. More importantly, reviewing the points in the checklist will help ensure marketing managers receive the content they need to achieve their communications goals.
About Keywest Technology
For over ten years we have been helping businesses implement digital signage successfully by creating positive relations and impact through dynamic media. Successful digital signage is a matter of putting together the right pieces in the right way. The pieces include expert know-how in creative content, software, IT infrastructure and supporting hardware. Solving your company’s digital signage puzzle with professionalism at every level is our specialty. Building long-lasting client relationships is our legacy.
Captivating Content
As with any media, content is king. That’s where Keywest’s creative team comes in, providing content design and creative services needed to attract an audience and communicate powerful marketing messages. Whether it’s simple digital signage playback or complex, branching interactivity on kiosks or mobile devices, Keywest artisans have the experience and expertise to design content that connects with viewers wherever they are. Please request digital signage assistance with no obligation.
Industry Gurus Lead Interactive Workshops Providing In-Depth Content Development & Programming Guidance for Digital Media Network Owners & Operators
Trumbull, CT – Customer Engagement Technology World (CETW), the premier trade show dedicated to enhancing customer engagement programs through digital media will offer an all-new Hands-On Content Programming Development Seminar at its spring conference which takes place in San Francisco from March 28-29, 2012. Designed to provide professionals who manage and operate digital media networks with strategies to develop and improve their content creation, the new educational workshop will be available to all attendees.
Led by industry leading content development professionals, the seminar will offer insights into the necessities and unique considerations in developing content for a venue or network. Tailored specifically to the needs of digital media network owners and operators, as well as those interested in using digital media as an enterprise, the track’s learning objectives include:
• Understanding the importance of message relevance
• Determining the optimum message length
• Establishing content needs on an ongoing basis
"Understanding the How’s and Why’s behind the content provided via digital media networks is critical to everything from ad sales to engagement,” said Lawrence Dvorchik, General Manager of CETW. “This workshop is designed to provide those involved in the digital media industry with a core understanding of how to develop a comprehensive, realistic and successful content strategy that above all else is relevant to their target audiences."
CETW maintains a keen focus on producing an event that embraces creating meaningful face-to-face dialogue and establishing connections between attendees, industry leaders, educational speakers and solution providers. Part of this focus includes CETW’s extensive cross-channel educational seminar program which features full sessions dedicated to exploring a myriad of technology solutions, like digital signage, mobile, self-service, digital place-based media, and discussing how these technologies can be leveraged to create a cohesive engagement strategy.
Additional information about CETW's Hands-On Content Programming Development Seminar and its other available seminars and sessions, which includes THREE visionary keynote presentations, is available online at www.cetworld.com. Registration is free for eligible organizations
Mark your calendar: Customer Engagement Technology World San Francisco is scheduled for March 28-29, 2012, at the Moscone Center West in San Francisco, CA. For registration information, please visit www.cetworld.com/register.asp.
To exhibit at CETW, please contact Lawrence Dvorchik on 908-322-1554 or .
TD1012 now available for $1299, a 35% price reduction
LOS GATOS, CA – BrightSign LLC® is pleased to announce a significant price reduction on its flagship tabletop signage display, the BrightSign TD1012.
Introduced last year, the freestanding, portable display is a reliable, solid-state solution for customers seeking to make an impact at the point-of-purchase. The TD1012 features an attractive yet durable steel enclosure with a built-in portrait 12.1" high-resolution screen and solid-state media player. With a replaceable/rechargeable battery offering at least 12 hours of battery life and wireless networking built-in, this display can be placed exactly where signage is most needed such as retail merchandise tables and check-out counters.
Improvements in the manufacturing process and decreased production costs have allowed BrightSign to offer this portable tabletop display tower at a fraction of the original $1999 price. The TD1012 is now available for only $1299, and orders may be placed online at the BrightSign web store http://store.brightsign.biz/Store-W1.aspx or by phone at +1-408-852-9263.
The BrightSign TD1012 is a PC-less digital signage solution, which means that customers enjoy a much higher standard of quality and reliability. The free BrightAuthor PC software allows users to build playlists quickly and easily. And content updates can be done remotely via Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n) using the BrightSign Network or Simple Networking; or using USB or SD cards.
Specifications:
• Dimensions: 10.5 x 19.9 x 9.9 inches (w x h x d)
• 266.7 x 505.5 x 251.5 mm
(w x h x d)
• Weight: 25 lbs. / 11.5kg
• Rear power switch
• Rear power adapter plug for recharging battery
• Included power adapter
• 1 year warranty, parts and labor
BrightSign Availability
BrightSign offers a complete family of stand-alone and network-enabled digital signage controllers ranging from the HD110, HD210 and HD210w (wireless) simple looping players to the HD410, HD810, HD1010 and HD1010w (wireless) interactive players and the TD1012 freestanding tabletop player. BrightSign players are available from the BrightSign Store with prices starting at $284.99.
The Science Museum is using ADDERLink Infinity network extension solution to bring to life a new gallery, ‘Atmosphere: exploring climate science’.
ADDERLink Infinity, from KVM connectivity specialist Adder Technology, enables the extension of DVI, USB, RS232 and audio across an IP network, to build a flexible infrastructure.
Up to 60,000 people a month visit the Atmosphere permanent exhibition, which uses a series of games and interactive displays to help develop a greater understanding of the science of climate change in an enjoyable, engaging and memorable way. The museum is using 16 Infinities to provide connectivity between its hard drives and the displays.
The Science Museum chose ADDERLink Infinity after an extensive testing round, which involved similar products from other manufacturers. The devices were tested on a variety of criteria including: picture quality; the amount of picture noise; resolution; any changes in colour fidelity; making sure the distance of the display from the unit did not affect quality.
“We needed to be confident that we would have a system that would endure the rigours of the exhibition, which runs between eight and 16 hours a day for 364 days a year,” explains
Dave Patten, head of New Media at the Science Museum.
“ADDERLink Infinity scored very well in the tests that we performed and since we have had the systems installed, Adder has been very proactive and responsive in resolving any issues,” continues Dave. “It is very reassuring that you are not just buying the equipment, you are also getting the support that you need.”
“We are delighted that a prestigious institution such as the Science Museum, which exhibits the best examples of innovation of all time, has chosen ADDERLink Infinity to power the Atmosphere permanent exhibition,” says John Halksworth, senior product manager at Adder. “This goes to show what a versatile solution ADDERLink Infinity is. The attributes that make ADDERLink Infinity an ideal solution for the broadcast world – the spatially lossless, colour perfect and lightning fast video performance – makes it ideal for this exhibition.”
About Adder
Adder is a leading developer and thought leader in connectivity solutions. Adder's media networks, extenders and keyboard, mouse and video switch solutions enable the control and distribution of IT systems around the world. The company distributes its products in more than 60 countries through a network of distributors, resellers and OEMs. Adder has offices in the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, the Netherlands, Sweden, Shanghai and Singapore.
Companies Also Plan to Sign a Manufacturing and Services Agreement
OAKBROOK TERRACE, IL--(Marketwire) - Redbox Automated Retail, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Coinstar, Inc. (NASDAQ: CSTR) today announced that Redbox has agreed to purchase assets of NCR Corporation's (NYSE: NCR) entertainment line of business. The acquisition includes the purchase of the DVD kiosks, certain retailer contracts, and DVD inventory from NCR's entertainment line of business. In connection with the asset purchase, Coinstar and NCR also will enter into a strategic supplier arrangement where Coinstar will purchase product and services from NCR.
Redbox will pay up to $100 million for the assets. Through the manufacturing and services agreement, Coinstar will procure from NCR hardware, software and services that will yield $25 million in margin for NCR over five years.
"We are very pleased to enter into this agreement with NCR," said Scott Di Valerio, chief financial officer of Coinstar, Inc. and interim president of Redbox. "As the global self-service solutions leader, NCR has strong technology, manufacturing and servicing capabilities, and we look forward to leveraging their expertise as Coinstar continues to grow its core automated retail businesses and expands its offerings."
"Through this agreement with Redbox, NCR will be better positioned to focus on expanding our business in our targeted industries," said John Bruno, executive vice president and chief technology officer, NCR. "Additionally, this transaction affords us the opportunity to develop a long-term strategic relationship with Coinstar and partner on delivering new and innovative solutions to the market."
The transaction is subject to regulatory approval and is expected to close in the third quarter of 2012.
About Redbox
Redbox Automated Retail, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Coinstar, Inc. (NASDAQ: CSTR), offers new-release DVD, Blu-ray Disc® and video game rentals through its network of conveniently located, self-service kiosks. Redbox has rented more than 1.5 billion discs and is available at more than 35,400 kiosks across over 29,000 locations nationwide, including select McDonald's restaurants, leading grocery, drug and convenience stores, select Walmart locations and Walgreens locations in select markets. For more information, visit www.redbox.com.
About Coinstar, Inc.
Coinstar, Inc. (NASDAQ: CSTR) is a leading provider of automated retail solutions offering convenient services that make life easier for consumers and drive incremental traffic and revenue for retailers. The company's core automated retail businesses include the well-known Redbox® self-service DVD rental and Coinstar® self-service coin-counting brands. The company has approximately 35,400 DVD kiosks and 20,200 coin-counting kiosks in supermarkets, drug stores, mass merchants, financial institutions, convenience stores, and restaurants. For more information, visit www.coinstarinc.com.
Certain statements in this press release are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as "will," variations of such words, and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements, but their absence does not mean that the statement is not forward-looking. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future events, results, performance, or conditions. The forward-looking statements in this report, including those relating to closing, and the timing, of the asset purchase, receipt of purchased assets, payments and performance relating to the various agreements, and governmental approval, are only predictions based on the current intent and expectations of the management of Coinstar and Redbox, and actual events, results, performance, and conditions may be materially different from those expressed or implied in those statements. Differences may result from actions taken by Coinstar or Redbox, as well as from risks and uncertainties beyond Coinstar and Redbox's control, including those relating to NCR. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, actions resulting from federal, state, local and other laws and regulations or taken by governing bodies, as well as the ability to obtain the required consents and approvals (including antitrust approvals) from appropriate governmental entities and other third parties relating to certain contracts in connection with the asset purchase. The foregoing list of risks and uncertainties is illustrative, but by no means exhaustive. For more information on factors that may affect Coinstar, please review "Risk Factors" described in Coinstar's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and any subsequent Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), as well as other public filings with the SEC. These forward-looking statements reflect Coinstar's expectations as of the date of this report. Coinstar undertakes no obligation to update the information provided herein.
Affordable, Secure Server Software Easily Installs onto Private Network Servers Allowing
Users to Serve and Support their Own Digital Signage Network
AMSTERDAM, Netherlands – Recognized worldwide for making digital signage easy
and affordable, BrightSign® announced today an extension to its cloud-based hosted digital sign network solution, BrightSign Network. The new solution, BrightSign Network Enterprise Edition, is an installable software application that gives qualified customers the ability to run BrightSign Network on their own corporate network infrastructure. All of BrightSign Network’s popular features and functionality will be packaged into the new BrightSign Network Enterprise Edition, while providing the capability of hosting the solution onto private networks. BrightSign Network Enterprise Edition will be available Q1 2012.
“BrightSign Network Enterprise Edition is ideal for organizations like financial institutions, retailers and other large institutions that must ensure the security of their data by maintaining their own private network,” explained Jeff Hastings, BrightSign CEO. “This new packaged version of BrightSign Network will allow us to reach a new level of digital signage customers that require the use of their own network servers.”
BrightSign Network Enterprise Edition is a scalable solution that provides the complete infrastructure to securely manage networks ranging from one to hundreds of players. BrightSign’s total signage solution is unique in providing not only high-quality solid-state players, but also presentation authoring software and scalable networking to deliver fully-featured yet affordable digital signage. BrightSign’s powerful BrightAuthor PC software, which is included with all BrightSign players allows even novice users the ability to create dynamic digital signage presentations with multiple zones, interactivity, live content,
scheduling and content management. BrightSign Network Enterprise Edition and BrightAuthor combine to provide BrightSign users with the convenience, management tools, reporting and the security required to support their networked digital signs from any location in the world that has internet connectivity.
BrightSign Network Enterprise Edition offers industrial strength and reliable security using standard Web technologies, and includes fundamental digital sign network features:
• Administer, monitor and send updates over the network through the BrightAuthor user interface
• Configure network connection frequency and time of day
• Check the device status including last connection and currently playing presentation
• Deliver firmware updates to remote units
• Supervise bandwidth usage by device and by time of day
• Utilize smart media caching to minimize bandwidth usage
• Configure network storage requirements of content to meet the user’s needs
• Review reports for proof of content delivery and playback
• Assign and manage devices using network groups
• Manage content library
Availability
Designed to run on Microsoft Windows, BrightSign Network Enterprise Edition will be available in Q1 2012. The application is supported by BrightSign’s network-enabled high-definition digital signage controllers ranging from the solid-state HD210 with simple looping video playback and the HD210w (wireless) to the HD1010 interactive player and the HD1010w (wireless). BrightSign networked digital players are also available from the BrightSign Store with prices starting at US $399.99.
About BrightSign
BrightSign, LLC, based in Los Gatos, California, develops products and software for digital signage. BrightSign solid-state digital sign controllers set new standards for both stand-alone and networked digital signage applications with their superior video quality, reliability, affordability, ease of use and interactivity. Online information about BrightSign units is available at www.brightsign.biz. For US sales inquiries, please .or call 408-852-9263. For European sales inquiries, please
email or call +44-1223-911842. Follow BrightSign at
http://twitter.com/brightsign and http://www.facebook.com/pages/BrightSign-LLC/121852744557182
Samsung 46" Transparent Display with interactive Touchscreen (Gucci handbag demonstration) showing the possibilities of transparent display with Touchscreen and excellent software. The combination of real product and digital media creates an unsurpassed marketing experience.
For more information please contact www.crystal-display.com
MELBOURNE, FL/DENVER, Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS), an international communications and information technology company, will unveil its next-generation family of file-based analysis solutions at upcoming shows in South Asia, the Middle East and North America — bringing top-tier quality control without compromise to broadcasters, content producers, cable networks, post houses and other digital media operations.
The Harris® QuiC™ software family, featuring best-in-class quality control technology from content analysis specialist Digimetrics, includes three easy-to-use, cost-effective tools for automated analysis of digital assets:
QuiC™ Pro for maximum flexibility, with scalability to enterprise-level operations
QuiC™ Express for file analysis in less complex workflows
QuiC™ View for visual presentation of digital content with ties to HTML reports
"The increasing emphasis on file-based workflows in today's demanding broadcast, production and media operations creates a need for straightforward quality control processes," said Harris Morris, president, Harris Broadcast Communications. "These new tools provide fast, effective and actionable results without false positives — allowing our customers to more effectively share, distribute and monetize media assets across many workflows and delivery platforms."
QuiC Pro and QuiC Express integrate quickly into any operation or facility, with ready-to-go test templates and an intuitive web-based user interface. A web-service Application Programming Interface (API) enables communication with digital asset management systems and other workflow components. Harris customers can easily integrate QuiC software products into workflow solutions featuring Harris NEXIO AMP® servers and Invenio® digital asset management software.
QuiC Pro offers the most flexible QC feature set for the creative process. It is ideal for use after content editing, during automated ingest, and for on-the-fly video transcoding and archival transfers. QuiC View is a professional-grade viewer that offers added value for content owners seeking a fast and efficient way to closely inspect file-based assets. All QuiC software products support multiple media formats, a wide range of video and audio codecs, and many ancillary and metadata formats.
The QuiC software family will debut overseas at the BES EXPO 2012, taking place February 11-13 at the Pragati Maidan in New Delhi, India (Stand 101, Hall 12A); and CABSAT 2012, taking place February 28 to March 1 at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre (Stand S3-A21, Sheikh Saeed Hall). The products will debut in North America at the 2012 NAB Show, taking place April 14-18 at the Las Vegas Convention Center (Booth N2502).
In broadcast communications, Harris offers products, systems and services that provide interoperable workflow solutions for broadcast, cable, satellite and out-of-home networks. The Harris ONE™ solution brings together highly integrated and cost-effective products that enable advanced media workflows for emerging content delivery business models.
About Harris Corporation
Harris is an international communications and information technology company serving government and commercial markets in more than 150 countries. Headquartered in Melbourne, Florida, the company has approximately $6 billion of annual revenue and about 17,000 employees — including nearly 7,000 engineers and scientists. Harris is dedicated to developing best-in-class assured communications® products, systems, and services. Additional information about Harris Corporation is available at www.harris.com.
LEWIS CENTER, OH – Microcom Corporation, a leading global provider of thermal printers, offers a selection of print mechanisms for the kiosk, gaming, and coupon redemption industry.
“Microcom recently introduced several new desktop and kiosk style printers designed for the market’s latest generation of unattended label, receipt and ticket delivery systems. These heavy duty, flexible, and reliable printers offer many features such as auto-load and built-in partial or full cutters. They accept readily available low cost thermal papers which include labels, receipts, and thick stock (up to .015”) which is often desired in the ticketing industry. Communication choices include Serial, USB, and Ethernet TCP/IP. If you have a unique printer requirement, we can also create a specialty printer and assist you with the integration,” said Bob Young, National Accounts Manager for Microcom Corporation.
About Microcom Corporation
Microcom Corporation (www.microcomcorp.com) is a privately held leading US manufacturer of specialty-use thermal label and ticket printers employed throughout the world. Microcom delivers innovative business management solutions for the transportation, healthcare, mail sorting, and specialty thermal printing industries. Microcom thermal printers are engineered, manufactured and supported in the United States of America.
Open Pluggable Specification, DisplayPort and DVI Loop-Through Among Benefits of Second-Generation, High-Definition P552 Display
CHICAGO, (BUSINESS WIRE) -- NEC Display Solutions of America, a leading provider of commercial LCD display and projector solutions, announced today the addition of a 55-inch model to its top-of-the-line P Series large-screen displays.
The P552 is a professional-grade, industrial-strength LCD display intended for 24/7 operation in venues such as quick-service restaurants, airports, public information environments, healthcare facilities and retail stores. This model includes robust thermal protection, internal temperature sensors with self-diagnostics and fan-based technology to prevent overheating.
The P552 is enhanced with Open Pluggable Specification (OPS) technology, digital loop-through capabilities, reduced depth, 10 percent lower power consumption and built-in 10-watt speakers. The OPS-compliant expansion slot adheres to the Intel specification that aims to standardize and simplify slot-oriented digital signage installations.
"NEC Display Solutions always keeps total cost of ownership in mind when designing new products," said Keith Yanke, Director of Product Marketing, Large-Screen Displays and Projectors for NEC Display Solutions. "We were able to create a more efficient display while adding to the already rich feature set that customers expect from the P Series product."
The P552 display includes the following features:
-- Expansion slot, which supports OPS
-- Full 1080p high-definition resolution, which provides stunning detail
-- Enhanced loop-through capability with DVI, DisplayPort and composite video
-- Integrated 10-watt x 2 speakers
-- Contrast ratio up to 4000:1
-- Maximum brightness of 700 cd/m(2)
-- 10 percent lower power consumption than predecessor model
-- Thermal and mechanical protection, which ensures reliable 24/7 operation
-- Remote diagnostics and external control, including RS-232C, RJ45 LAN, IR Remote and DDC/CI
-- TileMatrix(TM)technology, which allows for video walls up to 100 displays
-- Real-time clock, which has the ability to set schedules for display on/off times and warm up 30 minutes before use for optimum color representation
-- Carbon footprint meter, which tracks and calculates the conservation of green gas emissions
-- Built-in NTSC/ATSC analog/digital tuner, which allows for high-definition broadcast capabilities (P552-AVT only)
-- 2x2 TileMatrix Video Wall Solution -- Digital bundle includes four displays, Digital Factory PerfectAlign(TM) Mounting System, four 2-meter DVI-D cables, a 5-meter DVI cable, three 2-meter null modem cables and a Tripp Lite Isobar6 surge suppressor (P552-TMX4D)
-- Optional accessories and products, which include stands, wall mounts, internal OPS and first-generation option cards, external PCs and media players
The P552 will be available in February 2012 at a minimum advertised price of $3,199. Meanwhile, a P552-AVT display will be available at a minimum advertised price of $3,399 and the P552-TMX4D (2x2 TileMatrix Video Wall Solution) at $17,999. All displays ship with a 3-year parts and labor warranty, including the backlight.
About NEC Display Solutions of America, Inc.
Headquartered in Itasca, Ill., NEC Display Solutions of America, Inc., is a leading designer and provider of innovative desktop LCD monitors, commercial- and professional-grade large-screen LCD displays, a diverse line of multimedia and digital cinema projectors, and integrated display solutions. NEC Display Solutions develops leading-edge visual technology and customer-focused solutions for a wide variety of markets, including enterprise, healthcare, education and digital signage. For additional information about NEC Display Solutions of America monitors, consumers can call (866) NEC-MORE, or visit the website at www.necdisplay.com .
About VUKUNET
VUKUNET, from NEC Display Solutions of America, is the engine that powers the digital out-of-home advertising business. VUKUNET is the only universal ad serving platform that drives ads to any digital out-of-home network, regardless of content management system. VUKUNET makes the buying, flighting and reporting of digital out-of-home ad campaigns easy. For additional information about VUKUNET, visit www.vukunet.com or call (877) 805-VUKU
Digital Signage Leader Develops Screen Health Monitoring for Digital Signage Networks
MINNEAPOLIS,/PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Today, retail marketing agency John Ryan announced the launch of a digital signage monitoring application, designed specifically for banks. The solution ensures optimal digital signage uptime through continuous system monitoring, rapid identification of network issues and automatic fault resolution. While the system was designed primarily to deal with screen issues, it can also monitor and automatically fix other system components, such as onsite player PCs.
The new, patent-pending Monitoring Service is engineered specifically for large-scale networks. Most screen monitoring systems use a sequential polling approach, in which each component reports its status one at a time. This means that large networks may take a full day to poll, leading to poor assurance of network health. John Ryan's service is differentiated by its ability to simultaneously poll the status of components across the network, providing banks with a constantly updated picture of network health while facilitating the identification and resolution of problems as soon as they arise.
The system operates locally, only centrally reporting faults that cannot be immediately corrected. This is in contrast to systems that provide full status reports on each on-site component, necessitating a laborious review of results to identify those components which are reporting faults.
"Digital signage is rapidly becoming a critical bank-marketing tool. For this reason, ability to ensure system uptime is becoming increasingly important," said Gary Madgwick, chief technology officer for John Ryan. "Recent client feedback and proposals from banks motivated us to create a monitoring service that can proactively manage large-scale, secure networks."
The benefits of digital signage, such as speed of message to market and the ability to target locally relevant messages to customers, are often lost when components across the network are not properly monitored and maintained. Banks must ensure that their networks are in a position to deliver valuable messages reliably and on demand. John Ryan's solution was created to meet this requirement.
"This new system may help bank marketers manage perhaps their greatest hurdle to digital signage network assurance - the uncertainty that marketing messages are being delivered reliably," explained Madgwick. "Banks that use the technology can be confident that digital signage is effectively communicating information to customers inside their branch."
About John Ryan
With offices in Minneapolis, Madrid, London and Singapore, John Ryan is a global retail marketing agency specializing in Total Store Messaging solutions--integrated print and multimedia point-of-purchase marketing programs to help leading banks unleash the full revenue potential of their branch visits. John Ryan is the author of the Ryan Report, the largest-ever industry survey of digital signage in the financial services industry, and John Ryan's content management platform is the most widely deployed in European and American banking today.
The company has been recognized for multimedia design and deployment with multiple POPAI, Digi and Fourth Screen awards. For additional information visit www.johnryan.com.
Powered by the AMD G-Series T56N APU with VGA, LVDS and DisplayPort, the NANO100 is an excellent solution for graphics-intensive applications
Taipei, Taiwan, February 6, 2012- Axiomtek is very excited to introduce our first Nano-ITX board, the NANO100. Equipped with the latest AMD G-series APU dual core T56N 1.65GHz and Fusion Controller Hub A50M chipset, the NANO100 is ideal for graphics-intensive applications such as high-end medical imaging, digital signage, kiosks/POI, thin clients, and gaming machines. Measuring only 120 x 120 mm, it is 50% smaller than the Mini ITX form factor, which enables even smaller footprint system design and further reduces overall development cost. One SO-DIMM socket on the NANO100 supports up to 4GB of DDR3 1333 memory. Integrated with Radeon™ HD 6320 graphics controller with DirectX® 11 support, the NANO100 offers advanced 3D graphics and dual views via VGA and DisplayPort connection on the rear I/O, as well as onboard 18-bit/24-bit single/dual channel LVDS interface. The NANO100 also provides one PCI Express Mini card expansion for custom system configurations.
“Axiomtek’s NANO100 is a graphics-intensive Nano-ITX motherboard, powered by AMD G-Series dual core T56N processor with A50M FCH chipset. It has an advanced graphics engine with DirectX® 11 supported and features DisplayPort connector, 18/24-bit single/dual channel LVDS interface, and VGA display capability with high definition video compatibility. This industrial-grade Nano-ITX motherboard also provides physical connectors on the rear I/O which allows system developers designing cable-less solution to save development cost and time. System developers also have more opportunities for developing scalable and ultra-compact applications on a 120 x 120 mm Nano-ITX footprint,” said Michelle Mi, Product Manager of Embedded Board and Technology Business Unit at Axiomtek.
The super compact NANO100 comes with advanced connectivity including six USB 2.0 ports, two COM ports (one is RS-232 & the other is RS-232/422/485 selectable), dual Gigabit LANs, SATA-600 port, mainstream CFast™ socket, PCI Express Mini card expansion, VGA, DisplayPort, LVDS, and HD audio. This system only requires +12V DC power input. The built-in Watchdog Timer keeps system running smoothly. Additionally, the NANO100 supports operation system like Windows® 7, Windows® XP embedded and Linux.
Axiomtek’s brand new NANO100 Nano-ITX SBC will be available around middle of March 2012. For more product details or pricing, please visit our global website www.axiomtek.com or contact our sales representative at info@axiomtek.com.tw.
Advanced Features
Nano-ITX form factor industrial-grade motherboard
AMD G-Series Dual core T56N APU (1.65 GHz)
AMD Fusion Controller Hub A50M chipset
One DDR3 SO-DIMM up to 4 GB memory capacity
Dual views via VGA, DisplayPort, and LVDS ports
Six USB 2.0 ports, two COM ports, and dual Gigabit LANs
CFast™ interface and dual SATA-600 ports
PCI Express Mini card expansion
DirectX® 11 support
About Axiomtek Co., Ltd.
Axiomtek Co. Ltd. is one of the world's leading designers/manufacturers of PC-based industrial computer products. From our roots as a turnkey systems integrator specializing in data acquisition and control systems, Axiomtek has mirrored the PC evolution in various industries by shifting our focus toward the design and manufacture of PC-based industrial automation solutions.
Axiomtek Co., Ltd. established in 1990, has more than 60 distributor partners globally. Axiomtek offers Industrial PCs (IPC), Embedded Computing Platforms (ECP), Rugged Embedded System (eBOX and rBOX), Touch Panel Computers (TPC), Medical PCs (MPC), Human Machine Interface (HMI), Digital Signage & Displays (DS), Industrial Network (iCON), and Network Appliances (NA).
Entire order goes to Diebold, reaffirms the company's financial self-service industry leadership in Brazil
SAO PAULO,/PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Diebold, Incorporated, Brazil's financial self-service market leader for more than a decade, has won the bid to supply more than 3,800 automated teller machines (ATMs) to Caixa Economica Federal (CAIXA). The deal involves the supply, installation and on-site field maintenance of these ATMs. CAIXA is the second largest state-owned bank in Brazil.
"The Brazil team's extensive expertise in self-service technology and delivery, coupled with the team's solid understanding of the bank's needs enabled us to win this project," said Joao Abud, Jr., president, Diebold Brazil. "This win with CAIXA certainly reaffirms our position as the market leader in the self-service arena in Brazil. We look forward to continuing our work with CAIXA, and remain committed to delivering high-quality products and solutions to our customers in Brazil."
More than 3,500 ATMs are full-function terminals, with an additional 285 terminals that feature a check sheet printing function. Security features incorporated on these ATMs include:
Fingerprint biometrics, which enable consumers to verify their identity via fingerprint at the ATM
Seismic sensors and systems that protect the keyboard, monitor and card reader
Anti-skimming technology that helps fight against ATM card skimming
These ATMs have been purchased to replace outdated machines, equip new branches and expand customer service due to the growth of CAIXA's current account holder base.
In 2011, Diebold Brazil was named the best information technology (IT) company in the "digital industry" segment by Brazil's Exame Magazine in its 38th edition of "The Biggest and the Best." This is the fourth time the company has been recognized as the best IT provider in the country by Exame magazine.
About Diebold Brazil
Diebold Brazil, headquartered in Sao Paulo, has approximately 3,200 employees and is the leading provider of solutions and services for banking automation. In addition to the financial segment, the company serves the industry, commerce, government and healthcare segments. Diebold Brazil also manufactured electronic voting machines for Brazilian elections in 1998, 2000, 2004, 2006, 2008 and 2010. For more information, visit www.diebold.com.br .
About Diebold
Diebold, Incorporated is a global leader in providing integrated self-service delivery and security systems and services. Diebold employs more than 16,000 associates with representation in nearly 90 countries worldwide and is headquartered in the Canton, Ohio region, USA. Diebold is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol 'DBD.' For more information, visit the company's website at www.diebold.com , or follow the company on Twitter: http://twitter.com/diebold_inc .
AMSTERDAM – Remote Media Limited today unveiled integration between signagelive and Intel® AIM Suite, an anonymous viewer analytics technology providing a powerful data collection and audience measurement tool. With this solution retailers and advertisers get the opportunity to utilise award winning digital signage software packages to manage and update their digital signage network with audience behaviour and viewer demographics.
The combined solution will be showcased at the Integrated Systems Europe show (ISE) starting today. On the signagelive booth#10P115, visitors will get the chance to see signagelive Display Edition integrated with Intel® AIM Suite technology to deliver gender and age profiled media content.
Jason Cremins CEO of signagelive added, “We have worked to develop native support for IntelAIM Suite technology within our signagelive Display Edition client software. We have extended the base capabilities of Intel AIM Suite to include additional unique capabilities that extend the ability to deliver profiled digital media content to viewers based on age and gender. Cremins continued “we are seeing an increasing demand for intelligent digital signage solutions that are responsive to local events and Intel® AIM suite integrated with signagelive, meets the needs of those looking forward viewer triggered content.
“By combining signagelive software and Intel® AIM Suite technology, a toolset is provided to help maximize the effectiveness of digital signage initiatives,” said Haroon F. Mirza, Director of Business Development, Anonymous Viewer Analytics, Intel Corporation. “Digital signs represent a growing advertising medium, however, there is a shortage of reliable metrics telling us how many people watch them, when, for how long, demographics, etc. Better metrics provided by Intel AIM Suite enable advertisers to evaluate and plan their purchases in digital signage making it possible for digital signage networks to obtain a larger share of overall advertising budgets, increasing the ROI.”
About Remote Media Limited
Based in Saffron Walden, UK, signagelive is a private company and a world leader in cloud-powered media delivery solutions, providing a platform that runs even the largest retail networks reliably, efficiently and cost effectively.
signagelive customers are assured of solutions that are relentlessly current, nimble, well supported, open, easy to use, and truly affordable.
signagelive wins awards and repeat customers by leading the sector in the adoption of new technologies and standards like SMIL, HTML5, Media RSS, social media and mobile, and extending the medium to corporate desktops and IPTV.
Intel is a trademark of Intel Corporation in the United States and other countries.
LAS VEGAS, NV, (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- JCM Global is the leading supplier of peripheral equipment to the casino gaming industry, and now the company has completed installation of an extensive digital signage package at the Suquamish Clearwater Casino Resort in Suquamish, Washington. The project gives resort guests visuals inside the resort that are as stunning as the landscape that surrounds it outside.
JCM Business Development Manager Jeff Gray said, "Suquamish Clearwater Casino Resort came to us with a very specific request: They wanted to provide a visual experience for their customers using the latest and greatest technology available today. We provided a cross-property solution that is the best available today, and will provide an incredible customer experience for years to come."
Suquamish Clearwater Casino Resort General Manger Rich Purser said, "Nothing is more important to us than giving our guests the best, most impressive experience possible in every aspect of the resort. These digital signs further elevate that experience and further elevate our destination resort experience."
The digital signage package JCM installed at Suquamish Clearwater Casino Resort included four video walls, several e-posters, and the easy-to-use MultiView software to drive all video content.
The video walls are made of LG 47WV30 Super Narrow Bezel LED Monitors. Because of their LED construction, the monitors reduce energy consumption over competitor monitors by 24 percent. Plus, they have an incredibly thin 6.3mm bezel for a near-seamless visual effect. Clearwater also chose several free-standing ViewSonic E-posters. These self-contained, free-standing units are extraordinarily versatile, easily mobile, and display dazzling high-definition video.
Driving the entire video experience across the video walls and e-posters is the ViewSonic MultiView software package. Unlike competitive products, ViewSonic MultiView is incredibly easy to use, plus, the unit is a one-time cost, while all other competitive products have recurring monthly fees.
For information about JCM's digital signage options, visit www.JCMGlobal.com or call (702) 651-0000.
About Suquamish Clearwater Casino Resort
Suquamish Clearwater Casino Resort is the best kept secret in Northwest gaming luxury, just a 30-minute ferry ride from Downtown Seattle. Clearwater Casino Resort offers the quintessential VIP experience: waterfront rooms, an award-winning spa and golf club, plus the excitement of casino nightlife. Owned by the Suquamish Tribe, Clearwater Casino Resort and surrounding area are a celebration of Northwest Native American culture. Traditional coastal artwork and historical images are showcased throughout the property where guests are invited to learn about the distinct history and culture of the Suquamish People and their celebrated leaders, including the man the City of Seattle was named for.
About JCM Global
JCM Global is the world's leading supplier of innovative automated transactions solutions for the banking, gaming and retail industries. With unsurpassed service and support, JCM Global is trusted by operators, manufacturers and integrators on six continents. Its extensive line of award-winning products set global standards with ground-breaking products like the iVIZION(R), Universal Bill Acceptor (UBA(R)) and Vega-RC(TM) bill validators, Intelligent Cash Box (ICB(R)) and PayCheck 4(TM) thermal printer. For more information, visit JCM Global's 24-hour tradeshow at www.jcmglobal.com
CHICAGO, (BUSINESS WIRE) -- NEC Display Solutions of America, a leading provider of commercial LCD display and projector solutions, announced today the 24-inch AS241W to its AccuSync(TM) Series of value-driven desktop monitors. This series is ideal for small-to-medium-sized businesses, schools and government offices.
The LED-backlit AS241W, which joins the AS171, AS192, AS191WM and AS221WM displays, offers a full range of environmental compliance, including EPEAT(TM) Silver, ENERGY STAR(R) 5.1 and TCO 5.2 ratings. This full HD display boasts a quick 5ms Rapid Response(TM) time that delivers virtually uninterrupted, undistorted viewing of high-speed, full-motion video. Energy-saving ECO Mode(TM) enables users to toggle between pre-configured brightness settings that reduce power consumption, heat generation and extend the life of the AS241W.
"The AS241W is our first 24-inch 16:9 display in the AccuSync family, a popular size with the great features our SMB customers need for daily tasks," said Lynn Gu, Product Manager at NEC Display Solutions. "Many customers have moved to wide-format screens because of their ability to allow the viewing of multiple applications simultaneously. This practice is proven to increase productivity in the workplace."
The AS241W includes the following features:
-- 24-inch, 16:9 TN panel with LED backlighting
-- Slim and light design
-- 1920 x 1080 full HD resolution
-- 1000:1 typical contrast ratio
-- 300 cd/m brightness
-- 5ms Rapid Response time
-- DVI-D and VGA inputs
-- User-friendly On Screen Display (OSD(R)) controls
-- Tilt adjustability
-- ECO Mode, carbon footprint meter
-- ENERGY STAR(R) 5.1 and TCO 5.2 compliant
-- EPEAT(TM) Silver
The AccuSync AS241W ships with a 3-year limited parts and labor warranty and will be available in February 2012 at an estimated street price of $239.
About NEC Display Solutions of America, Inc.
Headquartered in Itasca, Ill., NEC Display Solutions of America, Inc., is a leading designer and provider of innovative desktop LCD monitors, commercial- and professional-grade large-screen LCD displays, a diverse line of multimedia and digital cinema projectors, and integrated display solutions. NEC Display Solutions develops leading-edge visual technology and customer-focused solutions for a wide variety of markets, including enterprise, healthcare, education and digital signage. For additional information about NEC Display Solutions of America monitors, consumers can call (866) NEC-MORE, or visit the website at www.necdisplay.com. About VUKUNET
VUKUNET, from NEC Display Solutions of America, is the engine that powers the digital out-of-home advertising business. VUKUNET is the only universal ad serving platform that drives ads to any digital out-of-home network, regardless of content management system. VUKUNET makes the buying, flighting and reporting of digital out-of-home ad campaigns easy. For additional information about VUKUNET, visit www.vukunet.com or call (877) 805-VUKU.
Amsterdam, The Netherlands (PRWEB) - AMX®, the leading provider of solutions that simplify the implementation, maintenance, and use of technology to create effective environments, today announced new configurations of the 2012 Product of the Year winner, Enova® DVX-3150HD All-In-One Presentation Switcher. After experiencing its powerful scaling and HDMI/HDCP distribution capabilities, dealers asked for additional configurations to support an even wider range of possible applications.
"The dealer response to the Enova DVX for its ability to knock out imperfect scaling and HDMI/HDCP headaches has been nothing short of remarkable," said Jeff Burch, AMX Senior Product Line Manager. "While our integrators feel the DVX meets an incredible need, there were three requests we repeatedly received; extend the range. They wanted a model with fewer inputs at a lower cost, the ability to bring sources in remotely via DXLink Inputs and models with 70/100V speaker amplification. AMX is exceeding expectations with extension of the range to eight."
The smaller, 6x3 models are the Enova DVX-2150HD-SP, Enova DVX-2150HD-T, Enova DVX-2155HD-SP and Enova DVX-2155HD-T. The new configurations of the original 3150HD-SP, a 10x4 unit, are the Enova DVX-3150HD-T, Enova DVX-3155HD-SP and Enova DVX-3155HD-T. As with the 3150HD, the new models are built on the concept of providing a platform for the perfect meeting in any room configuration; be it a conference room, classroom or auditorium. For any collaboration space - small, large, simple or complex - it's a platform users can standardize on for repeatable, reliable results.
Each model in the DVX line provides a complete AV/IT platform for audio, video and networked control for any mixture of digital and analog sources, multiple displays, and video conferencing. They all feature exclusive AMX technologies like SmartScale®, which delivers video that is perfectly scaled for each connected display, eliminating the integration challenges that can occur when sources and displays have different supported resolutions. Also onboard is InstaGate Pro™, which smartly - and without special tools - addresses key constraints and delays posed by HDMI/HDCP, drastically speeding installation time. The Enova DVX platform gives dealers a consistent, hassle-free solution they can standardize on.
Of the new configurations, "215x" models have 6 inputs and 3 outputs while the "315x" models have 10 inputs and 4 outputs. Model numbers ending with a "55" replace two HDMI inputs found in models ending in "50" and instead include two DXLink twisted pair inputs. Additionally, the "T" in the model number designates units with a 70/100V amplifier. "SP" models have an 8 Ohm amplifier. A complete matrix of all our Enova DVX model configurations is available here.
For more information on the Enova DVX Line of All-In-One Presentation Switchers, visit the AMX booth (#2C50) at the Integrated Systems Europe Show or go to amx.com/products/categoryAllInOnePresentationSwitchers.asp.
About AMX
AMX hardware and software solutions simplify the implementation, maintenance, and use of technology to create effective environments. With the increasing number of technologies and operating platforms at work and home, AMX solves the complexity of managing this technology with reliable, consistent and scalable systems. Our award-winning products span control and automation, system-wide switching and audio/video signal distribution, digital signage and technology management. They are implemented worldwide in conference rooms, homes, classrooms, network operation / command centers, hotels, entertainment venues, broadcast facilities, among others.
AMX was founded in 1982 and is a member of the Duchossois Group of Companies. For more information, visit www.amx.com
AMX, Enova and SmartScale are trademarks of AMX, LLC registered in the U.S. and other countries. InstaGate Pro is a trademark of AMX, LLC. All product and company names herein may be trademarks of their registered owners.
Video teller services will help transform the way banks design branches
DULUTH, Ga.--(EON: Enhanced Online News)--NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR) today announced a strategic investment in uGenius Technology, LLC, a Utah-based pioneer in video banking solutions. NCR has taken a minority equity stake in the company. In 2011, NCR and uGenius collaborated to build the first ATM that lets consumers talk and bank with a live, remote teller, which will let bank branches stay open longer and offer more services to their customers. Terms of the investment were not disclosed.
“In five years, bank and credit union branches will look nothing like they do today. We are on the verge of a dramatic reshaping of the consumer experience in the branch. Technology will play a powerful role in making that environment better and more convenient for consumers, while becoming more cost effective for financial institutions,” said Michael O’Laughlin, senior vice president, NCR Financial Services. “We’ve already seen significant interest from financial institutions around our joint solution with uGenius, called the NCR APTRA® Interactive Teller, and this investment strengthens our relationship with them.”
NCR’s APTRA Interactive Teller is using uGenius’ video banking technology to give consumers a choice to conduct teller transactions with the assistance of a live, remote video teller. Or, they can use the NCR SelfServ solution for traditional ATM transactions.
The efficiency and security created through the centralization of tellers enables financial institutions to transform their branch locations into more effective service and sales environments. APTRA Interactive Teller lets financial institutions offer up to 24 hour access to teller services, build new small-footprint branches, and provide full teller services in areas not served by branches, all while taking advantage of the advanced features of NCR ATMs such as intelligent deposit, bill pay and new account or loan initiation.
“Financial institution branches have changed very little in the past several decades – from simply changing where the teller sits to using clunky pneumatic tubes to transport pieces of paper just a few feet away. Today financial institutions have a great opportunity to break away from old thinking and use video teller technology to transform their retail banking business, economically increase their distribution, reduce costs, and delight customers,” said Jed Taylor, president, uGenius Technology. “We’re excited about the role of video banking in the evolution of the bank branch, and we believe our strategic partnership with NCR will help us bring this technology to financial institutions around the world.”
NCR offers a broad range of technology solutions and consultative services to help financial institutions rethink their branch model. For more information on NCR Branch Transformation, visit ncr.com.
About uGenius Technology
uGenius Technology is revolutionizing access to live transaction services by creating personal, convenient, and efficient methods of servicing customers through the use of personal video transaction technologies. uGenius is the leading firm in providing comprehensive multi-channel video banking solutions to financial institutions. The primary product line is the uGenius Video Banking System which allows financial institutions to provide teller services remotely to customers by using video banking enabled devices. uGenius (www.uGenius.com) is based in Sandy, Utah.
About NCR Corporation
NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR) is a global technology company leading how the world connects, interacts and transacts with business. NCR’s assisted- and self-service solutions and comprehensive support services address the needs of retail, financial, travel, hospitality, entertainment, gaming, public sector, telecom carrier and equipment organizations in more than 100 countries. NCR (www.ncr.com) is headquartered in Duluth, Georgia.
RedDotNet is a leading US manufacturer of interactive kiosks. RedDotNet is ISO 9001:2008 certified, and has been building commercial grade kiosks in Vista, CA since 1998.
Ogilvy Selects Magnetic 3D To Represent Glasses-Free 3D Display Technology In Digital Lab
New York, NY - Magnetic 3D, the global leader in autostereoscopic "glasses-free" 3D displays and digital signage solutions, today announced that it has been selected by Ogilvy to represent glasses-free 3D display technology in their Digital Lab in New York. Ogilvy originally identified Magnetic 3D in 2010 as one of the key players in the glasses-free 3D industry and continued to explore the innovative technology throughout 2011. After vetting various technologies, Ogilvy chose to feature a 42" Allura display with Enabl3DTM Technology in its New York location.
Ogilvy launched its Digital Labs program in 2007 as part of the agency's ongoing commitment to discover and invest in new digital marketing solutions. The Digital Lab creates, showcases, and markets digital solutions that deliver competitive advantages to Ogilvy clients. With locations in New York, Singapore, Beijing, London, and Sao Paolo, the Digital Lab network brings together the most cutting-edge and innovative technology from around the world.
"Magnetic 3D's displays and 3D content are simply captivating," said John Boese, Director of Digital Innovation at Ogilvy & Mather. "Our clients are looking for new ways to engage consumers who are increasingly tuning out traditional advertising. Glasses-free 3D provides an excellent way to grab the consumer's attention and engage them on a deeper level. Most people have not yet experienced 3D without glasses, so there is a unique opportunity for brands to be the first to amaze consumers and own that lasting first impression."
"Being selected by Ogilvy is truly an exciting moment for Magnetic 3D and further validates our technology as the right solution for advertising clients looking to elevate the perception of their brand and remain relevant in the quickly evolving digital environment," said Thomas Zerega, Founder and CEO of Magnetic 3D. "There are a multitude of ways to use our technology to create a 3D experience at the point of sale. Our solutions are currently enabling brands to connect with consumers and deliver double-digit sales lifts, in some instances upwards of 40%."
About Magnetic 3D
Headquartered in New York City, Magnetic 3D (www.magnetic3d.com) designs and produces industry leading end-to-end autostereoscopic 3D display solutions, 3D digital media and 3D services. Magnetic 3D's Enabl3D™ hardware and software solution modifies flat panel displays, enabling them to show High-Definition 3D video content without the need for any special eyewear. The company focuses on exceeding client's 2D expectations by delivering the highest quality, glasses-free 3D visual experience in retail digital signage, hospitality, movie-theaters, casino gaming, hotels and other public venues.
About Ogilvy & Mather
Ogilvy & Mather (www.ogilvy.com) is one of the largest marketing communications companies in the world. Through its specialty units, the company provides a comprehensive range of marketing services including: advertising; public relations and public affairs; branding and identity; shopper and retail marketing; healthcare communications; direct, digital, promotion, relationship marketing. Ogilvy & Mather services Fortune Global 500 companies as well as local businesses through its network of more than 450 offices in 120 countries. It is a WPP company (NASDAQ: WPPGY).
New funding to support expansion of in-venue messaging to mobile experiences and Connected displays
New York, ComQi the global in-venue multichannel message management company, announced today that it has raised additional funding from its investors, as well as a new credit facility of $3m from Square 1 Bank, a diversified financial services company for entrepreneurs and the venture capital community. The new funding will be used to further develop ComQi’s multi-channel mobile platform, enhancing its streaming distribution products to leverage the growth of IP Connected displays in the marketplace and continuing to expand its distribution reach.
“We are very pleased to receive this new investment which allows us to continue our rapid growth and continue to develop products to suit our customers’ needs in this rapidly developing market. With their flexibility and attention, we truly received a unique banking experience with Square 1 Bank. They listened to our needs and supplied a creative and customized term sheet that met the strategic goals of our company,” said Ajay Chowdhury, ComQi’s CEO.
Brad Ellis, SVP and Managing Director of Square 1 Bank’s Venture Banking division said, “ComQi is developing some unique multi-channel message management products for the rapidly growing out of home signage and messaging market. We look forward to further supporting the developments of the company.”
All of ComQi's existing investors- Jerusalem Venture Partners (JVP), Wellington Partners, Amadeus Capital Partners and Aviv Ventures – participated in the new funding round.
About ComQi
ComQi is a global leader providing a powerful multi-channel message management platform that controls a network’s content and infrastructure, closing the loop between digital signage, mobile, web and social media within a venue. ComQi won numerous awards including the AV Technology Award for the Best Digital Signage Product in 2011. It has been voted as the number one global digital signage provider for three years in a row by DailyDOOH and a Tier One player by Frost & Sullivan for the second year in a row.
Created through the merger of Minicom Digital Signage and EnQii, ComQi’s mission is to deliver an end-to-end solution that is tailored to engage consumers by optimizing communications and marketing strategies that provide the best ROI. By putting the consumer at the center of the experience, Comqi enables Connected Experiences through a single platform that offers media distribution, network and content management, interactive experiences and impact measurement. ComQi offers all these solutions directly or by partnering with systems integrators, distributors and marketing agencies.
ComQi’s hundreds of customers include leading brands around the world, such as Care Media, Compass Group and Six Flags (in the US), McDonald's and The Premier League (in the UK), CinemaxX (in Germany), Toys ‘R’ Us (in China) and Carrefour and Credit Lyonnais (in France).
With over 12 years of expertise and an installed base of more than 400,000 displays worldwide, ComQi is a global company headquartered in New York with offices in Jerusalem, Toronto, London, Zurich, Paris, Hong Kong Shanghai and a representative office in India.
For more information, visit www.comqi.com
About Square 1 Bank
Square 1 Bank is a full service commercial bank dedicated exclusively to serving the financial needs of the venture capital community and entrepreneurs in all stages of growth and expansion. Square 1's expertise, focus and strong capital base provide solid support for its clients' needs. The bank offers tailored products and solutions aided by the latest in technological innovations. To serve its relationships, Square 1 has offices coast to coast in Austin, Boston, Boulder, Durham, McLean, New York, San Diego, Santa Monica, Seattle, and Silicon Valley. For more information, visit www.square1bank.com.
(Cherry Hill, NJ) – Rhombus Services, a New Jersey based retail/installation service company that was acquired by TMSi Logistics in August 2011, has announced its name change to LEGACY Retail Services. Through growth and acquisition, LEGACY Retail Services is now a fully integrated retail/installation, supply chain and logistics provider that reduces costs, improves service, and creates a performance-driven culture that empowers employees to continuously find ways to improve. LEGACY has enhanced its service offering, achieved a greater network of resources, and expanded its warehousing and transportation capabilities on a national and global level to better serve its customers.
Cherry Hill will remain the home of LEGACY’s central operations headquarters for installation and field service.
LEGACY Retail Services continues TMSi’s reputation of differentiating itself based on performance and using its leadership development training and measurement program to drive sustainable, year-over-year cost savings for customers. LEGACY has also launched a new and improved website - visit www.LEGACYrts.com for a complete overview of LEGACY Retail Services’ new business model and goals for achieving the highest levels of service and performance.
Ron Cain, Chairman and CEO of LEGACY, states “As members of the LEGACY team, we share the belief that sustainability comes from a culture that sees beyond balance sheets and budget numbers, and that a successful culture is as tangible as any business system. As we enter into a new chapter in our company’s story, it is those shared beliefs and values that will allow us to achieve even greater growth and performance levels for our customers as LEGACY Retail Services.”
Thomas Rouen Jr., President and COO of LEGACY, states “Although the name change and rebrand of the business is extremely exciting and important, we are remaining focused on the fact that our customers come first. Service is always critical, and we will ultimately be judged by how well we execute and serve our partners throughout this transition. Our executive leadership team is prepared to ensure continuity of service as TMSi and Rhombus make this critical transition to LEGACY Retail Services.”
About LEGACY Retail Services
LEGACY Retail Services increases performance by instilling leadership and creating a culture that delivers results. For more information, visit us at www.LEGACYrts.com.
"Being a member of the DSA allows us to stay at the forefront of the retail self-service industry offerings. We are able to work alongside other deployers and share ideas and experiences."
Kari Blankenship
Retail Programs Manager Cabela's Inc.
“The stunning panel PC is set out to be a highly integrated and easy-to-use platform that reduces time-to-market; allowing operators to implement quickly.” said Virgil Hsu, Product Manager of Product Marketing Division at Axiomtek. “The fashionable appearance and super slim ID amazingly fit GOT615-801 into any application such as hotel/airport check-in/out, in-store price checking, and building visit controls.”
In order to better communicate with their global workforce, Swissport launched a digital signage project named “Infoscreen”.
Since the initial deployment, Navori QL's role has expanded beyond corporate information. The Infoscreen network now displays employee training material, real-time airport communication, live weather and flight information.
For functioning in clinical diagnoses, the DTL193 and DTL223 display digital images in high resolution. As it is Surface Acoustic Wave (SAW) technology, healthcare givers can manipulate the touch screen or access the functions via fingers or with rubber gloves on.
Designed with the low-power AMD G-Series APU T40R/T40E, Axiomtek’s NANO101 offers cutting-edge graphics performance without sacrificing power saving. Measuring only 120 x 120 mm, it is 50% smaller than the Mini ITX form factor but still offers plenty I/O connectivity. System developers have more opportunities for developing scalable and ultra-compact applications,” said Michelle Mi, Product Manager of Embedded Board and Technology Business Unit at Axiomtek. “The fully integrated, very low power consumption NANO101 also provides one PCI Express Mini card expansion interface for custom system configurations. It has dual-display capability via 18/24-bit single/dual channel LVDS and VGA connectors. The motherboard is ideally designed for a verity of media centers, smart digital entertainment devices, and many embedded applications.”
SAW touch has been proven to be one of the most reliable touch technologies due to its stable performance, durability, cost-effectiveness, etc. SAW touch is widely used all over the globe in various fields such as financial, transportation, entertainment, self-service, etc. A SAW touch screen consists of glass baseplate, transducers, reflector stripes and data cable, and is able to reorganize the touch position according to the attenuation sequence chart of the acoustic waves on the screen surface. In traditional SAW, the reflecting stripes and transducers are placed on the topside of the glass baseplate, and therefore it is impossible to make the SAW touch screen to be truly flat. End-users, system integrators and ODMs have been requesting for improvement in SAW touch screen integration and appearance. GeneralTouch has continually invest in R&D of the SAW touch technology in order to achieve our mission of “meeting the requirements of customers”. After tackling and overcoming a series of technical challenges, GeneralTouch successfully developed the true flat SAW touch screen. From here on, we can offer touch solutions with fine appearance, and ease of integration and maintenance for global users. 
The latest products we will showcase in CeBIT2012 include true flat SAW touch monitor and computer, medical touch monitor, the whole front frame SAW touch monitor, multi-touch monitor�?etc. Surface Acoustics Wave (SAW) is a kind of traditional touch technology, because of its’ features of high reliability and stability, it’s always wildly utilized in high-end and heavy-load situation, such as industrial, entertainment, public and self-service, etc. GT is keeping deeply researching and continuously innovating in SAW, successfully commercialize array of new products and solutions, extend the application field of SAW, make it win more and more market share. The true flat SAW touch technology not only makes the products have an attractive appearance, but also be easily integrated for systems, it’s especially suitable for All-in-One (AIO). In medical and healthcare application, SAW touch can always provide high reliability and excellent touch experience, wherever in doctor office, pharmacy, bedside monitoring and patient self-service, etc. For multi-touch requirements, our SAW touch can support physical and stable multi-touch, completely meet the demand of fixed equipments. Through continuously optimizing the mechanism design, the whole front frame SAW touch products can be very easily integrated into systems, especially for OEM/ODM.
GeneralTouch (GT) was established in 2000 and has since become a leading touch solution provider to the global market, manufacturing a wide range of touch screen, touch monitor products and solutions. GT capitalizes on advanced technologies while keeping abreast with the leading trend of the touch market. We offer our customers an extensive array of touch solutions and help them to determine the most appropriate choice for their specific needs. Through our consistent and high quality performance, we have proven to be reliable and trustworthy partners when it comes to providing touch solutions. Consequently, our products have been widely used in industries related to finance, gaming, retail, kiosk, healthcare, education, etc.
On Wednesday, Mar. 28, the Digital Screenmedia Association (DSA) will hold "The DSA Party @ CETW" at The City Club of San Francisco from 7-10 p.m.
“The video wall’s shape is arranged in a ‘V’ with a narrow base of three MicroTiles wide and works its way up to eight wide at the top of the array,” said Randy Pagnan, President, RP Visual Solutions (RPV). “Any MicroTiles array greater than five tiles high benefit greatly from a consolidated back frame, which is what RPV constructed; our adjustability and capability to align each MicroTile guarantees the tight seams of the video wall. MicroTiles allow the flexibility to provide that ‘architectural’ look Perimeter was seeking to achieve.”
“Many different communities – researchers, trainees, students, teachers, members of the public and even our many stakeholders – pass by and speak in overwhelmingly positive tones about the media wall. The Christie MicroTiles provide a ‘wow’ factor when we share information about Perimeter’s purposes and other messaging. I think we are in an ideal position with Christie MicroTiles to keep the communications as fresh, impactful and awe-inspiring as the Stephen Hawking Centre itself.” 
The P552 is a professional-grade, industrial-strength LCD display intended for 24/7 operation in venues such as quick-service restaurants, airports, public information environments, healthcare facilities and retail stores. This model includes robust thermal protection, internal temperature sensors with self-diagnostics and fan-based technology to prevent overheating.
LEGACY Retail Services continues TMSi’s reputation of differentiating itself based on performance and using its leadership development training and measurement program to drive sustainable, year-over-year cost savings for customers. LEGACY has also launched a new and improved website - visit www.LEGACYrts.com for a complete overview of LEGACY Retail Services’ new business model and goals for achieving the highest levels of service and performance.
